2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Health 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 47 36 8 3 3 2 0 85 7 703
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 35 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 4336
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 30 9 3 2 3 0 85 6 694
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 36 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 4345
2017 Telework - No 45 36 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 4591
2017 Telework - Yes 50 33 10 3 1 3 0 86 4 448
2017 Job sharing - No 46 35 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 5033
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 35 16 2 1 3 0 80 3 141
2017 Income averaging - No 46 35 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 4898
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 50 16 5 5 0 0 73 11 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 35 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 5023
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 9 4 3 3 0 84 7 3309
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 34 9 4 3 3 0 84 6 1730
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 38 11 3 2 4 0 83 6 902
2014 Compressed workweek - No 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 5644
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 38 8 3 1 3 0 87 4 852
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 5694
2014 Telework - No 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 6149
2014 Telework - Yes 42 37 10 5 1 5 0 82 7 397
2014 Job sharing - No 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 83 5 6540
2014 Income averaging - Yes 40 43 9 3 2 2 0 85 5 241
2014 Income averaging - No 44 35 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 6305
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 12 3 2 4 0 82 5 4438
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 38 10 3 2 4 0 84 5 2108

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 36 39 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 702
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 38 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 4329
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 38 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 694
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 4337
2017 Telework - No 38 39 9 9 5 0 0 76 14 4582
2017 Telework - Yes 39 39 9 9 4 0 0 78 13 449
2017 Job sharing - No 38 38 9 9 5 0 0 76 14 5025
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 49 8 8 2 0 0 81 10 141
2017 Income averaging - No 38 38 9 9 5 0 0 76 14 4890
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 48 0 13 5 0 0 82 18 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 39 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 5015
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 38 9 9 6 0 0 76 14 3301
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 39 10 9 5 0 0 77 13 1730
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 41 9 6 4 0 0 82 9 903
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 37 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 5645
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 36 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 851
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 38 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 5697
2014 Telework - No 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 6152
2014 Telework - Yes 45 37 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 396
2014 Job sharing - No 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 6542
2014 Income averaging - Yes 41 43 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 241
2014 Income averaging - No 45 37 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 6307
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 4440
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2108

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 37 16 12 8 0 0 63 21 701
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 35 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 4321
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 37 15 10 5 0 0 69 15 691
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 35 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 4331
2017 Telework - No 30 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 4576
2017 Telework - Yes 33 34 14 13 7 0 0 67 19 446
2017 Job sharing - No 31 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 5016
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 39 16 14 4 0 0 66 19 141
2017 Income averaging - No 31 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 4881
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 25 41 16 5 13 0 0 65 18 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 5006
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 35 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 3298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 36 15 12 7 0 0 65 19 1724
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 27 37 15 13 8 0 0 64 21 904
2014 Compressed workweek - No 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 5646
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 34 16 8 7 0 0 69 15 851
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 5699
2014 Telework - No 29 36 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 6154
2014 Telework - Yes 22 39 16 15 8 0 0 61 22 396
2014 Job sharing - No 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 6544
2014 Income averaging - Yes 24 40 14 15 6 0 0 64 21 241
2014 Income averaging - No 29 36 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 6309
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 4441
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 36 16 12 8 0 0 65 20 2109

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 22 35 16 15 11 1 0 58 26 699
2017 Compressed workweek - No 23 37 16 13 9 1 0 61 23 4320
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 38 16 12 7 1 0 65 19 692
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 36 16 14 10 1 0 59 24 4327
2017 Telework - No 23 37 16 13 10 1 0 60 23 4570
2017 Telework - Yes 25 33 18 15 9 1 0 58 24 449
2017 Job sharing - No 23 36 16 14 10 1 0 60 23 5013
2017 Income averaging - Yes 14 41 24 10 10 0 0 55 21 140
2017 Income averaging - No 23 36 16 14 10 1 0 60 23 4879
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 5 54 16 6 18 0 0 59 24 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 36 16 14 9 1 0 60 23 5003
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 37 16 13 9 1 0 61 23 3295
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 36 17 14 10 1 0 59 24 1724

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 41 34 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 703
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 35 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 4324
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 35 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 693
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 35 10 10 8 0 0 72 18 4334
2017 Telework - No 36 35 11 10 7 0 0 72 17 4578
2017 Telework - Yes 53 33 5 5 4 0 0 85 9 449
2017 Job sharing - No 38 35 10 9 7 0 0 73 17 5021
2017 Income averaging - Yes 37 33 14 7 8 0 0 71 15 141
2017 Income averaging - No 38 35 10 9 7 0 0 73 17 4886
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 36 59 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 35 10 9 7 0 0 73 17 5011
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 35 11 10 8 0 0 71 19 3297
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 35 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 1730
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 37 9 8 6 1 0 76 15 902
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 34 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 5642
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 35 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 851
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 35 11 10 7 0 0 72 16 5693
2014 Telework - No 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 6147
2014 Telework - Yes 49 35 6 6 5 0 0 84 11 397
2014 Job sharing - No 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 6538
2014 Income averaging - Yes 44 32 7 11 6 0 0 76 17 241
2014 Income averaging - No 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 73 15 6303
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 35 12 10 7 0 1 71 17 4437
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 35 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2107

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 27 39 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 704
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 41 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 4324
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 43 12 8 6 0 0 73 15 692
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 40 13 10 8 0 0 68 19 4336
2017 Telework - No 27 41 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 4581
2017 Telework - Yes 31 40 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 447
2017 Job sharing - No 28 41 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 5022
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 47 19 7 7 0 0 67 14 141
2017 Income averaging - No 28 41 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 4887
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 45 32 11 7 5 0 0 76 13 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 41 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 5012
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 41 13 10 8 0 0 69 18 3299
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 41 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 1729
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 25 38 18 11 8 0 0 63 19 902
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 18 5645
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 40 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 852
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 38 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 5695
2014 Telework - No 26 38 16 11 7 0 0 65 18 6150
2014 Telework - Yes 24 38 18 13 6 1 0 63 20 397
2014 Job sharing - No 26 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 6541
2014 Income averaging - Yes 23 43 17 8 7 1 0 67 16 241
2014 Income averaging - No 26 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 6306
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 4439
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 17 11 7 0 0 65 17 2108

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 36 41 10 9 3 0 0 77 12 704
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 4329
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 41 10 5 4 0 0 82 9 693
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 4340
2017 Telework - No 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 4584
2017 Telework - Yes 40 41 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 449
2017 Job sharing - No 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 5027
2017 Income averaging - Yes 32 44 12 6 5 0 0 77 11 141
2017 Income averaging - No 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 4892
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 46 5 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 5017
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 40 9 7 4 0 0 79 12 3302
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 12 1731
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 39 13 6 3 0 0 78 10 904
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5642
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 9 852
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5694
2014 Telework - No 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 6150
2014 Telework - Yes 33 42 12 11 2 0 0 75 13 396
2014 Job sharing - No 38 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 6540
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 47 13 5 6 0 0 77 11 241
2014 Income averaging - No 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 6305
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 40 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 4437
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2109
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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 53 24 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 705
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 25 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 4336
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 23 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 694
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 25 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 4347
2017 Telework - No 53 25 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 4593
2017 Telework - Yes 60 23 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 448
2017 Job sharing - No 54 25 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 5035
2017 Income averaging - Yes 40 39 7 5 8 0 0 80 13 141
2017 Income averaging - No 54 24 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 4900
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 48 33 6 7 0 5 0 86 8 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 25 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 5025
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 24 7 7 8 0 0 78 15 3308
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 25 6 7 7 0 0 80 13 1733

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 55 23 7 6 7 1 0 79 14 705
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 23 9 6 7 1 0 79 12 4329
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 19 8 5 5 0 0 82 10 692
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 24 9 6 7 1 0 78 13 4342
2017 Telework - No 54 23 9 6 7 1 0 78 13 4586
2017 Telework - Yes 60 22 8 4 6 0 0 82 9 448
2017 Job sharing - No 55 23 9 6 7 1 0 79 13 5028
2017 Income averaging - Yes 52 24 8 11 5 0 0 76 16 141
2017 Income averaging - No 55 23 9 6 7 1 0 79 12 4893
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 43 32 12 0 7 5 0 80 8 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 23 9 6 7 1 0 79 13 5018
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 24 9 6 7 1 0 78 13 3303
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 22 8 6 6 1 0 80 12 1731

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 28 34 11 13 14 0 0 62 27 704
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 33 13 13 12 0 0 62 25 4331
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 33 13 12 9 0 0 66 21 692
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 34 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 4343
2017 Telework - No 27 34 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 4587
2017 Telework - Yes 35 34 10 11 11 0 0 69 21 448
2017 Job sharing - No 28 33 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 5029
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 36 14 17 8 0 0 61 25 141
2017 Income averaging - No 28 33 13 13 13 0 0 62 26 4894
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 12 63 6 0 18 0 0 76 18 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 33 13 13 12 0 0 62 26 5019
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 34 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 3305
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 33 12 13 12 0 0 63 25 1730

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 37 36 14 7 6 1 0 73 13 704
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 4327
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 37 15 8 3 0 0 75 10 694
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 4337
2017 Telework - No 37 36 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 4583
2017 Telework - Yes 44 33 13 6 3 0 0 77 10 448
2017 Job sharing - No 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 5025
2017 Income averaging - Yes 37 41 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 141
2017 Income averaging - No 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 4890
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 21 50 6 12 11 0 0 71 23 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 35 14 8 5 1 0 73 13 5015
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 35 15 8 5 1 0 72 13 3299
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 36 13 8 5 1 0 74 12 1732

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 18 46 21 11 0 0 22 31 697
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 20 42 21 13 0 0 24 34 4297
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 21 43 22 10 0 0 26 32 686
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 19 43 21 13 0 0 23 34 4308
2017 Telework - No 4 19 43 21 12 0 0 23 33 4549
2017 Telework - Yes 4 19 43 24 10 0 0 23 34 445
2017 Job sharing - No 4 19 43 21 12 0 0 23 34 4988
2017 Income averaging - Yes 2 24 44 21 9 0 0 26 30 140
2017 Income averaging - No 4 19 43 21 12 0 0 23 34 4854
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 17 51 32 0 0 0 17 32 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 19 43 21 12 0 0 23 33 4978
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 19 43 21 13 0 0 23 34 3281
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 19 44 22 10 0 0 24 32 1713

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 12 22 43 17 6 0 0 23 34 693
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 22 42 20 6 0 0 26 32 4297
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 22 43 20 6 0 0 26 30 684
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 22 41 19 6 0 0 25 33 4306
2017 Telework - No 11 22 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 4545
2017 Telework - Yes 8 23 42 19 8 0 0 27 31 445
2017 Job sharing - No 10 22 42 19 6 0 0 26 33 4984
2017 Income averaging - Yes 12 16 46 22 4 0 0 26 28 140
2017 Income averaging - No 10 22 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 4850
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 11 33 34 22 0 0 0 22 44 16
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 22 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 4974
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 22 41 20 6 0 0 26 33 3281
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 23 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 1709
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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 27 73 694
2017 Compressed workweek - No 23 77 4289
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 80 687
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 76 4296
2017 Telework - No 23 77 4537
2017 Telework - Yes 21 79 446
2017 Job sharing - No 23 77 4977
2017 Income averaging - Yes 22 78 141
2017 Income averaging - No 23 77 4842
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 66 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 77 4968
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 77 3271
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 76 1712
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 19 81 901
2014 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 5638
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 82 850
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 5689
2014 Telework - No 20 80 6142
2014 Telework - Yes 19 81 397
2014 Job sharing - No 20 80 6533
2014 Income averaging - Yes 21 79 241
2014 Income averaging - No 20 80 6298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 4434
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 2105

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 48 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 133
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 969
2017 Telework - No 48 1010
2017 Telework - Yes 46 92
2017 Job sharing - No 48 1101
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 27
2017 Income averaging - No 48 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 385
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 56 165
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 1098
2014 Telework - No 48 1175
2014 Telework - Yes 44 71
2014 Job sharing - No 48 1246
2014 Income averaging - Yes 39 50
2014 Income averaging - No 48 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 380

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 56 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 63 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 133
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 969
2017 Telework - No 61 1010
2017 Telework - Yes 70 92
2017 Job sharing - No 62 1101
2017 Income averaging - Yes 51 27
2017 Income averaging - No 62 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 63 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 385
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 60 165
2014 Compressed workweek - No 63 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 63 1098
2014 Telework - No 63 1175
2014 Telework - Yes 56 71
2014 Job sharing - No 63 1246
2014 Income averaging - Yes 63 50
2014 Income averaging - No 63 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 380

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 133
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 969
2017 Telework - No 10 1010
2017 Job sharing - No 9 1101
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 9 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 385
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 165
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 1098
2014 Telework - No 8 1175
2014 Telework - Yes 11 71
2014 Job sharing - No 8 1246
2014 Income averaging - No 8 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 380

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 2 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 969
2017 Telework - No 3 1010
2017 Telework - Yes 0 92
2017 Job sharing - No 2 1101
2017 Income averaging - No 2 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 2 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 385
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 1098
2014 Telework - No 2 1175
2014 Telework - Yes 0 71
2014 Job sharing - No 2 1246
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 50
2014 Income averaging - No 2 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 866

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 4 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 133
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 969
2017 Telework - No 5 1010
2017 Telework - Yes 6 92
2017 Job sharing - No 6 1101
2017 Income averaging - No 6 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 385
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 165
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 1098
2014 Telework - No 4 1175
2014 Job sharing - No 4 1246
2014 Income averaging - No 4 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 380

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 12 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 133
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 969
2017 Telework - No 8 1010
2017 Job sharing - No 8 1101
2017 Income averaging - No 8 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 385
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 165
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 1098
2014 Telework - No 8 1175
2014 Job sharing - No 8 1246
2014 Income averaging - No 8 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 380

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 170
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 932
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 969
2017 Telework - No 4 1010
2017 Job sharing - No 4 1101
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 27
2017 Income averaging - No 4 1075
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 1097
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 717
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 385
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 1081
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 148
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 1098
2014 Telework - No 3 1175
2014 Job sharing - No 3 1246
2014 Income averaging - No 3 1196
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 866
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 380
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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 87 704
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 87 4321
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 691
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 87 4334
2017 Telework - No 13 87 4580
2017 Telework - Yes 13 87 445
2017 Job sharing - No 13 87 5019
2017 Income averaging - Yes 10 90 140
2017 Income averaging - No 13 87 4885
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 87 5009
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 3299
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 1726
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 9 91 900
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 93 5627
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 94 849
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 5678
2014 Telework - No 8 92 6130
2014 Telework - Yes 9 91 397
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 6521
2014 Income averaging - Yes 9 91 240
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 6287
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 4424
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 2103

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 91
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 92
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 529
2017 Telework - No 34 565
2017 Telework - Yes 24 56
2017 Job sharing - No 33 621
2017 Income averaging - No 33 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 222
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 77
2014 Compressed workweek - No 31 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 425
2014 Telework - No 32 437
2014 Telework - Yes 52 36
2014 Job sharing - No 33 473
2014 Income averaging - Yes 24 22
2014 Income averaging - No 34 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 153

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 74 91
2017 Compressed workweek - No 77 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 74 92
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 77 529
2017 Telework - No 75 565
2017 Job sharing - No 77 621
2017 Income averaging - No 77 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 77 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 77 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 77 222
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 75 77
2014 Compressed workweek - No 79 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 77 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 425
2014 Telework - No 80 437
2014 Telework - Yes 64 36
2014 Job sharing - No 79 473
2014 Income averaging - Yes 90 22
2014 Income averaging - No 78 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 79 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 77 153

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 529
2017 Telework - No 5 565
2017 Job sharing - No 5 621
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 5 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 222
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 77
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 425
2014 Telework - No 4 437
2014 Job sharing - No 4 473
2014 Income averaging - No 4 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 153

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 529
2017 Telework - No 5 565
2017 Telework - Yes 0 56
2017 Job sharing - No 4 621
2017 Income averaging - No 4 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 399
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 77
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 425
2014 Telework - No 3 437
2014 Telework - Yes 0 36
2014 Job sharing - No 3 473
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2014 Income averaging - No 3 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 153

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 12 91
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 92
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 529
2017 Telework - No 7 565
2017 Job sharing - No 7 621
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 7 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 222
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 425
2014 Telework - No 7 437
2014 Telework - Yes 0 36
2014 Job sharing - No 7 473
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2014 Income averaging - No 7 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 320

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 14 91
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 92
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 529
2017 Telework - No 10 565
2017 Job sharing - No 10 621
2017 Income averaging - No 10 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 222
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 77
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 425
2014 Telework - No 7 437
2014 Job sharing - No 8 473
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2014 Income averaging - No 8 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 153

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 530
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 92
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 529
2017 Telework - No 5 565
2017 Job sharing - No 5 621
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 5 609
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 619
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 399
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 222
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 425
2014 Telework - No 8 437
2014 Job sharing - No 8 473
2014 Income averaging - No 8 451
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 320
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 153