2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for the Public Services and Procurement 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 49 34 8 3 2 3 1 86 5 952
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 37 10 4 3 4 0 82 7 4325
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 35 10 3 1 3 1 86 4 752
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 36 10 4 3 4 0 83 7 4526
2017 Telework - No 43 36 10 4 3 4 0 83 7 3776
2017 Telework - Yes 44 36 9 4 1 5 0 85 6 1501
2017 Job sharing - No 43 36 10 4 2 4 0 83 7 5268
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 36 15 3 2 5 0 79 5 98
2017 Income averaging - No 43 36 9 4 2 4 0 83 7 5179
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 37 4 7 0 6 0 88 8 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 36 10 4 2 4 0 83 7 5252
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 37 10 5 3 4 0 81 8 2679
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 9 3 2 4 1 85 5 2599
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 41 37 13 3 1 4 0 81 5 1613
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 7207
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 38 12 3 1 4 1 83 4 1047
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 7773
2014 Telework - No 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 8068
2014 Telework - Yes 39 37 12 2 2 7 1 83 4 752
2014 Job sharing - No 39 38 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 8813
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 43 15 3 2 4 0 79 6 275
2014 Income averaging - No 39 37 13 3 2 5 1 81 5 8545
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 38 12 3 2 5 1 81 6 5630
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 13 3 1 5 1 82 4 3190

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 43 38 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 950
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 10 9 5 0 0 76 14 4319
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 41 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 753
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 39 10 8 5 0 0 77 14 4517
2017 Telework - No 38 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 3767
2017 Telework - Yes 36 44 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 1502
2017 Job sharing - No 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 5260
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 44 5 12 4 0 0 80 16 97
2017 Income averaging - No 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 5172
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 25 32 22 13 3 4 0 60 17 23
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 40 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 5245
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 38 10 9 6 0 0 75 15 2674
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 2596
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 40 11 4 2 0 0 84 5 1614
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 7203
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 38 11 3 2 0 0 84 5 1046
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 7 7771
2014 Telework - No 42 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 8065
2014 Telework - Yes 42 39 12 5 2 1 0 81 7 752
2014 Job sharing - No 42 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 8809
2014 Income averaging - Yes 38 45 9 6 1 1 0 83 8 275
2014 Income averaging - No 42 39 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 8542
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 5627
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 39 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 3190

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 36 36 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 950
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 36 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 4318
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 34 14 11 4 0 0 71 15 753
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 36 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 4516
2017 Telework - No 31 36 15 10 7 0 0 67 18 3763
2017 Telework - Yes 31 37 14 12 6 0 1 69 17 1505
2017 Job sharing - No 31 36 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 5259
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 43 16 6 9 0 0 70 15 98
2017 Income averaging - No 31 36 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 5170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 21 27 27 16 9 0 0 48 25 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 36 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 5243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 36 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 2669
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 36 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 2600
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 41 16 10 6 0 0 67 16 1612
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 37 17 11 8 0 0 64 19 7214
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 40 16 10 6 0 0 68 16 1049
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 37 17 11 8 0 0 65 19 7777
2014 Telework - No 27 38 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 8074
2014 Telework - Yes 22 36 18 14 10 0 0 59 24 752
2014 Job sharing - No 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 8818
2014 Income averaging - Yes 24 37 15 18 6 0 0 61 24 275
2014 Income averaging - No 27 38 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 8551
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 37 16 11 8 0 0 65 18 5635
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 17 11 7 0 0 65 18 3191

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 27 37 18 10 7 1 0 65 17 951
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 38 16 12 9 1 0 62 22 4325
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 39 15 11 7 1 1 66 18 754
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 38 17 12 9 1 0 61 22 4523
2017 Telework - No 23 38 17 11 10 2 0 62 21 3773
2017 Telework - Yes 24 38 16 13 7 1 0 63 21 1503
2017 Job sharing - No 23 38 16 12 9 1 0 62 21 5267
2017 Income averaging - Yes 15 44 16 12 12 1 0 59 24 98
2017 Income averaging - No 23 38 16 12 9 1 0 62 21 5178
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 17 39 21 9 9 4 0 59 19 23
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 38 16 12 9 1 0 62 21 5252
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 38 17 12 10 2 0 61 23 2678
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 38 16 12 8 1 0 64 20 2599

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 34 11 5 4 0 1 80 9 954
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 34 12 8 6 0 0 73 15 4319
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 28 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 754
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 35 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 4519
2017 Telework - No 36 34 13 9 7 0 1 71 16 3769
2017 Telework - Yes 50 34 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1504
2017 Job sharing - No 39 34 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 5264
2017 Income averaging - Yes 45 41 5 2 5 0 1 87 8 98
2017 Income averaging - No 39 34 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 5175
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 17 65 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 34 12 8 6 0 1 74 14 5248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 35 14 10 8 1 1 69 18 2670
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 34 9 6 4 0 1 81 10 2603
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 37 11 8 3 0 1 78 12 1611
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 35 14 9 6 0 1 71 15 7212
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 37 11 7 4 0 0 79 11 1049
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 36 14 9 5 0 1 72 15 7774
2014 Telework - No 35 36 14 9 5 0 1 71 15 8072
2014 Telework - Yes 45 37 9 6 2 0 1 82 8 751
2014 Job sharing - No 36 36 13 9 5 0 1 72 14 8815
2014 Income averaging - Yes 39 38 8 8 5 0 0 78 14 274
2014 Income averaging - No 35 36 13 9 5 0 1 72 14 8549
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 35 15 10 6 0 1 69 16 5635
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 37 11 8 4 0 1 78 11 3188

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 32 41 11 8 7 0 0 74 16 950
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 37 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 4324
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 37 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 753
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 38 15 10 9 0 0 66 20 4522
2017 Telework - No 28 37 14 11 10 0 0 65 21 3769
2017 Telework - Yes 28 40 14 10 7 0 0 69 17 1505
2017 Job sharing - No 28 38 14 10 9 0 0 66 19 5265
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 40 16 13 6 0 0 65 19 98
2017 Income averaging - No 28 38 14 10 9 0 0 66 19 5176
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 21 36 10 24 9 0 0 56 34 23
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 38 14 10 9 0 0 66 19 5250
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 37 15 11 10 0 0 63 22 2676
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 40 13 10 7 0 0 69 17 2599
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 25 44 17 9 4 0 0 69 14 1612
2014 Compressed workweek - No 24 39 19 11 6 1 0 64 17 7208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 41 19 8 4 0 0 68 12 1049
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 40 19 11 6 0 0 64 17 7771
2014 Telework - No 24 40 19 10 6 0 0 65 17 8068
2014 Telework - Yes 22 40 20 12 6 1 0 63 17 752
2014 Job sharing - No 24 40 19 11 6 0 0 65 17 8812
2014 Income averaging - Yes 17 43 20 15 5 0 0 61 20 275
2014 Income averaging - No 24 40 19 10 6 0 0 65 17 8545
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 39 19 11 7 1 0 63 18 5629
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 42 18 10 5 0 0 67 15 3191

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 38 42 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 951
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 12 8 4 0 0 77 11 4323
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 38 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 752
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 4523
2017 Telework - No 37 39 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 3776
2017 Telework - Yes 36 44 11 7 3 0 0 80 9 1498
2017 Job sharing - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5266
2017 Income averaging - Yes 22 59 8 5 6 0 0 81 11 98
2017 Income averaging - No 37 40 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 5176
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 30 51 3 12 5 0 0 80 16 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 41 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 5249
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 39 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 2679
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2596
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 44 12 7 2 0 0 79 9 1613
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 41 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 7204
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 41 11 4 2 0 0 83 7 1048
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 42 13 6 4 0 0 78 10 7769
2014 Telework - No 37 41 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 8065
2014 Telework - Yes 35 43 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 752
2014 Job sharing - No 36 42 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 8809
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 48 17 6 2 0 0 74 9 275
2014 Income averaging - No 37 41 12 6 3 0 0 78 9 8542
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 41 13 6 4 0 0 77 10 5626
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3191
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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 57 26 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 952
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 26 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 4331
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 26 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 755
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 26 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 4529
2017 Telework - No 53 27 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 3778
2017 Telework - Yes 57 26 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 1505
2017 Job sharing - No 54 26 8 6 6 0 0 81 12 5274
2017 Income averaging - Yes 47 28 15 4 6 0 1 75 10 98
2017 Income averaging - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 5185
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 60 22 13 0 0 4 0 86 0 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 26 8 6 6 0 0 81 12 5258
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 26 8 6 7 0 0 78 13 2681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 26 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 2603

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 58 25 7 4 4 1 0 85 8 951
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 25 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 4321
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 24 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 753
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 25 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 4520
2017 Telework - No 53 25 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 3770
2017 Telework - Yes 58 25 8 4 4 1 0 83 9 1502
2017 Job sharing - No 54 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 5263
2017 Income averaging - Yes 50 23 12 6 7 1 1 75 13 98
2017 Income averaging - No 54 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 5174
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 62 23 10 0 0 4 0 89 0 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 5247
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 25 11 6 6 1 0 77 12 2675
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 25 8 4 4 1 0 83 9 2598

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 35 35 12 10 8 0 0 70 18 950
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 32 14 13 12 0 0 61 26 4325
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 31 12 12 10 0 0 66 21 755
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 32 14 13 12 0 0 62 25 4521
2017 Telework - No 30 31 14 13 12 0 0 62 25 3771
2017 Telework - Yes 30 34 13 13 9 0 0 64 22 1504
2017 Job sharing - No 30 32 13 13 11 0 0 62 24 5266
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 32 13 17 8 0 0 62 25 98
2017 Income averaging - No 30 32 13 13 11 0 0 62 24 5177
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 30 23 13 24 9 0 0 53 33 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 32 13 13 11 0 0 62 24 5250
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 31 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 2676
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 33 13 13 9 0 0 65 22 2600

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 28 38 18 8 5 2 0 68 13 949
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 35 20 10 6 2 0 63 16 4316
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 34 18 8 5 3 0 67 14 751
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 36 20 9 6 2 0 63 16 4515
2017 Telework - No 26 36 20 9 7 2 0 64 16 3762
2017 Telework - Yes 28 35 20 9 5 2 0 65 15 1503
2017 Job sharing - No 26 36 20 9 6 2 0 64 16 5256
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 37 21 8 6 2 0 65 14 97
2017 Income averaging - No 26 36 20 9 6 2 0 64 16 5168
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 31 19 17 4 5 0 57 23 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 36 20 9 6 2 0 64 16 5240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 36 20 9 7 2 0 62 17 2671
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 36 19 9 5 3 0 66 15 2595

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 5 21 44 22 8 0 0 26 31 943
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 17 41 24 13 0 0 22 37 4288
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 20 40 23 12 0 0 25 35 751
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 17 42 23 12 0 0 22 36 4481
2017 Telework - No 5 18 41 23 12 0 0 23 35 3737
2017 Telework - Yes 3 17 43 26 11 0 0 20 37 1494
2017 Job sharing - No 4 18 42 23 12 0 0 22 36 5222
2017 Income averaging - Yes 4 21 38 26 9 0 1 26 36 97
2017 Income averaging - No 4 18 42 23 12 0 0 22 36 5134
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 9 58 25 8 0 0 9 33 24
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 18 42 23 12 0 0 22 36 5206
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 17 41 23 14 0 0 22 37 2651
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 19 43 24 10 0 0 23 34 2581

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 8 23 41 21 7 0 0 28 31 942
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 23 40 19 7 0 0 26 35 4273
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 23 37 20 7 0 0 27 35 746
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 23 40 19 7 0 0 26 34 4470
2017 Telework - No 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 3730
2017 Telework - Yes 10 25 43 18 5 0 0 23 34 1485
2017 Job sharing - No 11 23 40 19 7 0 0 26 34 5206
2017 Income averaging - Yes 11 23 41 13 11 0 1 24 34 97
2017 Income averaging - No 11 23 40 19 7 0 0 26 34 5118
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 40 49 12 0 0 0 12 40 22
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 23 40 19 7 0 0 26 34 5192
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 22 39 19 8 0 0 27 34 2647
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 23 41 19 6 0 0 25 34 2569
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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 16 84 938
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 4277
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 744
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 4472
2017 Telework - No 19 81 3732
2017 Telework - Yes 19 81 1483
2017 Job sharing - No 19 81 5206
2017 Income averaging - Yes 21 79 95
2017 Income averaging - No 19 81 5120
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 81 5192
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 2654
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 2562
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 16 84 1611
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 82 7199
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 1049
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 83 7761
2014 Telework - No 18 82 8061
2014 Telework - Yes 14 86 749
2014 Job sharing - No 17 83 8802
2014 Income averaging - Yes 14 86 275
2014 Income averaging - No 17 83 8535
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 5623
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 3187

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 52 153
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 859
2017 Telework - No 45 700
2017 Telework - Yes 48 280
2017 Job sharing - No 46 979
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 20
2017 Income averaging - No 46 960
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 976
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 527
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 47 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 1349
2014 Telework - No 45 1412
2014 Telework - Yes 48 111
2014 Job sharing - No 46 1523
2014 Income averaging - Yes 59 39
2014 Income averaging - No 45 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 515

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 65 153
2017 Compressed workweek - No 68 828
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 69 860
2017 Telework - No 69 701
2017 Telework - Yes 65 280
2017 Job sharing - No 68 980
2017 Income averaging - Yes 71 20
2017 Income averaging - No 68 961
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 68 977
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 71 528
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 65 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 61 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 65 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 64 1349
2014 Telework - No 64 1412
2014 Telework - Yes 63 111
2014 Job sharing - No 64 1523
2014 Income averaging - Yes 46 39
2014 Income averaging - No 65 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 65 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 515

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 153
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 859
2017 Telework - No 9 700
2017 Telework - Yes 8 280
2017 Job sharing - No 8 979
2017 Income averaging - No 8 960
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 976
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 527
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 1349
2014 Telework - No 9 1412
2014 Telework - Yes 6 111
2014 Job sharing - No 9 1523
2014 Income averaging - No 9 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 515

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 0 121
2017 Telework - Yes 0 280
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 261
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 174
2014 Telework - Yes 0 111
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 39
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 515

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 7 153
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 859
2017 Telework - No 11 700
2017 Telework - Yes 6 280
2017 Job sharing - No 9 979
2017 Income averaging - No 10 960
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 976
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 527
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 1349
2014 Telework - No 9 1412
2014 Telework - Yes 5 111
2014 Job sharing - No 9 1523
2014 Income averaging - No 9 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 515

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 859
2017 Telework - No 6 700
2017 Telework - Yes 2 280
2017 Job sharing - No 5 979
2017 Income averaging - No 5 960
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 976
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 527
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 1349
2014 Telework - No 4 1412
2014 Job sharing - No 4 1523
2014 Income averaging - No 4 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 515

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 153
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 827
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 121
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 859
2017 Telework - No 4 700
2017 Telework - Yes 3 280
2017 Job sharing - No 4 979
2017 Income averaging - No 4 960
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 976
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 527
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 261
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 1262
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 174
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 1349
2014 Telework - No 4 1412
2014 Job sharing - No 3 1523
2014 Income averaging - No 3 1484
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1008
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 515
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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 10 90 947
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 89 4311
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 90 753
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 4506
2017 Telework - No 11 89 3756
2017 Telework - Yes 10 90 1502
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 5249
2017 Income averaging - Yes 12 88 97
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 5161
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 5234
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 2665
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 2594
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 94 1608
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 93 7200
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 94 1046
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 7762
2014 Telework - No 7 93 8060
2014 Telework - Yes 6 94 748
2014 Job sharing - No 7 93 8800
2014 Income averaging - Yes 5 95 274
2014 Income averaging - No 7 93 8534
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 5627
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 3181

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 98
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 73
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 467
2017 Telework - No 35 394
2017 Telework - Yes 41 146
2017 Job sharing - No 36 540
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 11
2017 Income averaging - No 36 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 254
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 62
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 528
2014 Telework - No 35 541
2014 Telework - Yes 34 49
2014 Job sharing - No 35 590
2014 Income averaging - Yes 41 15
2014 Income averaging - No 35 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 197

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 79 98
2017 Compressed workweek - No 79 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 74 73
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 80 467
2017 Telework - No 81 394
2017 Telework - Yes 74 146
2017 Job sharing - No 79 540
2017 Income averaging - No 79 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 79 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 81 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 77 254
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 88 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 84 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 89 62
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 84 528
2014 Telework - No 84 541
2014 Telework - Yes 92 49
2014 Job sharing - No 85 590
2014 Income averaging - Yes 86 15
2014 Income averaging - No 85 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 83 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 88 197

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 98
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 467
2017 Telework - No 6 394
2017 Job sharing - No 4 540
2017 Income averaging - No 4 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 254
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 528
2014 Telework - No 3 541
2014 Job sharing - No 3 590
2014 Income averaging - No 3 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 197

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 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 73
2017 Telework - Yes 0 146
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 62
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 528
2014 Telework - No 0 541
2014 Telework - Yes 0 49
2014 Job sharing - No 0 590
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 15
2014 Income averaging - No 0 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 197

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 5 98
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 73
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 467
2017 Telework - No 9 394
2017 Telework - Yes 9 146
2017 Job sharing - No 9 540
2017 Income averaging - No 9 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 254
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 11 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 62
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 528
2014 Telework - No 11 541
2014 Telework - Yes 0 49
2014 Job sharing - No 10 590
2014 Income averaging - No 10 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 197

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 73
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 467
2017 Telework - No 3 394
2017 Telework - Yes 5 146
2017 Job sharing - No 4 540
2017 Income averaging - No 4 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 254
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 528
2014 Telework - No 4 541
2014 Telework - Yes 0 49
2014 Job sharing - No 3 590
2014 Income averaging - No 3 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 393

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 11 98
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 442
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 73
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 467
2017 Telework - No 6 394
2017 Telework - Yes 9 146
2017 Job sharing - No 7 540
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2017 Income averaging - No 7 529
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 537
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 286
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 254
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 9 90
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 500
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 62
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 528
2014 Telework - No 9 541
2014 Job sharing - No 8 590
2014 Income averaging - No 8 575
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 393
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 197