2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Statistics 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 57 30 6 2 2 2 0 89 4 597
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 32 8 2 2 3 0 88 4 2361
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 34 6 3 1 2 1 90 4 613
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 31 8 2 2 3 0 88 4 2345
2017 Telework - No 53 32 8 2 2 3 0 88 4 2819
2017 Telework - Yes 62 31 2 1 2 1 0 94 4 138
2017 Job sharing - No 54 32 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 2956
2017 Income averaging - Yes 62 28 4 3 0 2 1 93 3 103
2017 Income averaging - No 54 32 8 2 2 2 0 88 4 2854
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 27 27 0 0 0 0 73 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 32 7 2 2 2 0 88 4 2946
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 31 8 3 2 3 0 87 4 1748
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 33 6 2 1 2 0 90 4 1211
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 50 35 11 1 1 2 0 87 2 758
2014 Compressed workweek - No 51 33 8 2 1 4 0 89 3 3128
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 30 8 1 1 4 0 90 2 755
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 35 9 2 1 4 0 88 3 3131
2014 Telework - No 51 34 8 2 1 4 0 89 3 3775
2014 Telework - Yes 53 35 6 0 1 5 0 92 1 111
2014 Job sharing - No 51 34 8 2 1 4 0 89 3 3882
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 39 5 2 0 3 0 92 2 214
2014 Income averaging - No 51 33 9 2 1 4 0 88 3 3672
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 34 8 2 1 4 0 89 3 2323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 34 9 1 1 3 0 89 2 1563

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 49 37 5 6 2 0 0 87 8 599
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 34 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 2363
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 36 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 614
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 9 2348
2017 Telework - No 49 35 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 2823
2017 Telework - Yes 55 31 6 5 3 0 0 86 8 138
2017 Job sharing - No 49 35 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 2960
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 44 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 103
2017 Income averaging - No 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 2858
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 28 72 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 35 7 5 3 0 0 84 8 2950
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 34 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 1751
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 37 6 6 2 0 0 87 8 1212
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 38 10 2 1 0 0 87 3 758
2014 Compressed workweek - No 53 35 8 2 1 1 0 89 4 3130
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 32 7 2 0 1 0 91 2 754
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 36 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 3134
2014 Telework - No 53 35 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 3777
2014 Telework - Yes 52 41 6 1 0 0 0 93 1 111
2014 Job sharing - No 53 35 8 2 1 1 0 88 4 3884
2014 Income averaging - Yes 50 38 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 214
2014 Income averaging - No 53 35 8 2 1 1 0 88 3 3674
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 35 8 3 1 1 0 88 4 2326
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 36 8 2 1 1 0 89 3 1562

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 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 598
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2363
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 38 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 614
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 36 12 8 5 0 0 74 13 2347
2017 Telework - No 38 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2822
2017 Telework - Yes 38 44 9 4 5 0 0 82 9 138
2017 Job sharing - No 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2959
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 46 12 4 5 0 0 79 9 103
2017 Income averaging - No 39 36 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2857
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 2949
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 35 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 1751
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 39 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 1211
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 39 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 756
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 39 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 3128
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 40 9 6 2 0 0 81 9 754
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 39 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 3130
2014 Telework - No 35 39 13 8 4 0 0 75 11 3773
2014 Telework - Yes 42 47 9 2 1 0 0 88 3 111
2014 Job sharing - No 36 39 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 3880
2014 Income averaging - Yes 35 45 13 3 3 0 0 81 7 214
2014 Income averaging - No 36 39 13 8 3 0 0 75 11 3670
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 39 14 8 4 0 0 74 12 2324
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 1560

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 29 42 13 7 6 2 0 73 14 598
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 40 15 10 5 1 0 69 16 2365
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 41 14 9 5 1 1 72 14 616
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 40 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 2347
2017 Telework - No 28 40 15 10 6 1 0 70 16 2824
2017 Telework - Yes 34 41 13 5 6 0 0 75 12 138
2017 Job sharing - No 29 40 14 10 6 1 0 70 15 2961
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 41 12 10 5 3 0 72 15 102
2017 Income averaging - No 29 40 15 10 6 1 0 70 15 2860
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 64 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 40 14 10 6 1 0 70 15 2951
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 39 15 11 5 1 0 69 16 1752
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 41 14 8 6 1 0 72 14 1212

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 47 35 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 597
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 33 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 2366
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 33 9 5 3 0 0 84 7 615
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 34 11 7 4 1 1 78 11 2348
2017 Telework - No 44 34 11 6 4 1 1 79 10 2824
2017 Telework - Yes 59 27 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 138
2017 Job sharing - No 45 34 10 6 4 0 1 79 10 2961
2017 Income averaging - Yes 57 31 4 4 4 0 0 89 8 103
2017 Income averaging - No 44 34 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 2859
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 34 11 6 4 0 1 79 10 2951
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 34 12 7 4 1 1 77 11 1753
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 33 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1211
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 33 9 5 2 1 1 83 7 754
2014 Compressed workweek - No 44 34 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 3127
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 29 8 4 2 1 2 85 7 753
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 35 11 5 3 1 2 80 8 3128
2014 Telework - No 45 34 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 3770
2014 Telework - Yes 60 31 3 3 1 2 1 94 4 111
2014 Job sharing - No 45 34 10 5 3 1 2 81 8 3877
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 35 7 3 2 1 1 89 5 214
2014 Income averaging - No 45 34 11 5 3 1 2 81 8 3667
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 36 12 5 4 1 2 79 9 2324
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 32 9 4 2 1 2 84 7 1557

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 42 39 8 7 3 0 0 81 11 598
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 37 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 2364
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 38 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 616
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 2346
2017 Telework - No 40 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 2823
2017 Telework - Yes 40 42 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 138
2017 Job sharing - No 40 38 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 2960
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 44 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 103
2017 Income averaging - No 41 37 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 2858
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 28 63 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 37 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 2950
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 1750
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1213
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 39 14 7 3 0 0 75 10 757
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 38 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 3134
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 37 13 5 2 1 0 80 7 756
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 39 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 3135
2014 Telework - No 39 38 14 7 2 0 0 77 9 3780
2014 Telework - Yes 33 55 8 5 0 0 0 87 5 111
2014 Job sharing - No 38 39 14 6 2 0 0 77 9 3887
2014 Income averaging - Yes 36 42 13 7 3 0 0 77 9 214
2014 Income averaging - No 39 38 14 6 2 0 0 77 9 3677
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 39 14 6 2 0 0 78 9 2328
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 38 14 6 2 0 0 77 9 1563

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 45 38 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 598
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2365
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 38 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 615
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2348
2017 Telework - No 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2824
2017 Telework - Yes 44 43 9 2 2 0 0 87 4 138
2017 Job sharing - No 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2961
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 47 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 103
2017 Income averaging - No 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 2859
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 31 50 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2952
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 1753
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 39 9 5 2 0 0 83 8 1211
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 43 13 5 1 0 0 81 6 756
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 43 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 3129
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 42 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 756
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 43 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 3129
2014 Telework - No 37 43 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 3774
2014 Telework - Yes 43 46 7 4 1 0 0 88 5 111
2014 Job sharing - No 37 43 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 3881
2014 Income averaging - Yes 35 42 14 7 1 0 0 77 8 214
2014 Income averaging - No 37 43 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 3671
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 44 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 2323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 42 11 6 2 0 0 81 7 1562
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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 63 24 5 4 3 0 0 87 8 600
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 25 6 6 3 0 0 84 9 2366
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 23 5 4 3 0 1 88 7 615
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 26 7 6 4 0 0 84 9 2351
2017 Telework - No 59 25 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 2827
2017 Telework - Yes 61 24 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 138
2017 Job sharing - No 59 25 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 2964
2017 Income averaging - Yes 53 31 5 8 3 0 0 85 11 103
2017 Income averaging - No 60 25 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 2862
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 55 45 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 25 6 5 3 0 0 85 9 2954
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 26 7 6 4 0 0 83 10 1753
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 25 5 5 3 0 0 87 8 1214

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 63 21 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 598
2017 Compressed workweek - No 58 26 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 2365
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 25 5 2 3 1 0 89 5 615
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 25 9 4 3 1 0 83 8 2348
2017 Telework - No 59 25 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 2824
2017 Telework - Yes 66 22 6 3 2 1 0 88 5 138
2017 Job sharing - No 59 25 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 2961
2017 Income averaging - Yes 55 28 7 7 1 2 0 85 8 103
2017 Income averaging - No 59 25 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 2859
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 64 36 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 25 8 4 3 1 0 84 7 2951
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 26 10 4 4 0 0 83 8 1752
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 23 7 3 3 1 0 86 7 1212

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 39 37 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 597
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 2365
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 37 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 614
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2348
2017 Telework - No 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2823
2017 Telework - Yes 39 39 10 9 4 0 0 78 12 138
2017 Job sharing - No 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2960
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 36 12 12 5 0 0 71 17 103
2017 Income averaging - No 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2858
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 28 63 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 35 11 9 6 1 0 74 15 2950
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 35 12 10 6 1 0 72 16 1752
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 37 10 8 5 1 0 77 13 1211

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 38 14 5 4 1 0 77 9 597
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2362
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 39 14 6 4 1 1 75 10 614
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2345
2017 Telework - No 35 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2820
2017 Telework - Yes 40 42 12 4 1 1 0 82 5 138
2017 Job sharing - No 35 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2957
2017 Income averaging - Yes 36 36 17 7 4 0 0 72 11 103
2017 Income averaging - No 35 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2855
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 37 45 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 38 15 7 4 2 0 74 11 2947
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 37 15 8 4 2 0 73 12 1750
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 39 14 5 4 1 0 76 9 1210

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 23 46 18 7 0 0 29 25 592
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 24 43 20 8 0 0 29 28 2337
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 24 45 18 7 0 0 30 25 611
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 23 43 20 8 0 0 29 28 2318
2017 Telework - No 6 24 43 19 8 0 0 30 27 2793
2017 Telework - Yes 2 20 46 19 13 1 0 22 31 135
2017 Job sharing - No 6 24 43 19 8 0 0 29 27 2927
2017 Income averaging - Yes 3 17 52 20 8 0 0 19 28 102
2017 Income averaging - No 6 24 43 19 8 0 0 30 27 2826
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 18 46 36 0 0 0 18 36 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 24 43 19 8 0 0 29 27 2917
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 23 42 21 8 0 0 30 29 1729
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 24 46 18 8 0 0 29 25 1201

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 7 17 45 24 6 0 1 31 23 594
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 18 39 25 10 0 1 36 25 2347
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 16 40 25 11 0 1 37 23 612
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 18 40 25 9 0 1 34 25 2329
2017 Telework - No 7 17 40 25 9 0 1 35 25 2804
2017 Telework - Yes 10 22 40 21 7 0 0 28 32 136
2017 Job sharing - No 7 17 40 25 9 0 1 35 25 2939
2017 Income averaging - Yes 5 23 42 24 6 0 0 29 28 102
2017 Income averaging - No 7 17 40 25 9 0 1 35 25 2838
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 9 9 45 28 9 0 0 37 18 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 17 40 25 9 0 1 35 25 2929
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 18 39 25 9 0 1 35 26 1739
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 17 42 25 9 0 1 34 24 1203
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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 15 85 592
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 87 2343
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 89 610
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 86 2325
2017 Telework - No 13 87 2797
2017 Telework - Yes 14 86 137
2017 Job sharing - No 13 87 2933
2017 Income averaging - Yes 12 88 100
2017 Income averaging - No 13 87 2834
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 87 2924
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 1738
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 1198
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 11 89 757
2014 Compressed workweek - No 11 89 3124
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 90 755
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 3126
2014 Telework - No 11 89 3770
2014 Telework - Yes 6 94 111
2014 Job sharing - No 11 89 3877
2014 Income averaging - Yes 10 90 214
2014 Income averaging - No 11 89 3667
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 2319
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 1562

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 41 90
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 320
2017 Telework - No 43 371
2017 Telework - Yes 56 20
2017 Job sharing - No 43 391
2017 Income averaging - No 44 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 232
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 81
2014 Compressed workweek - No 51 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 77
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 353
2014 Telework - No 48 423
2014 Job sharing - No 49 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 43 21
2014 Income averaging - No 49 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 264
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 166

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 61 90
2017 Compressed workweek - No 67 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 67 320
2017 Telework - No 66 371
2017 Telework - Yes 55 20
2017 Job sharing - No 66 391
2017 Income averaging - No 66 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 66 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 68 232
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 66 81
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 77
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 353
2014 Telework - No 58 423
2014 Job sharing - No 58 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 62 21
2014 Income averaging - No 58 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 264
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 166

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 90
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 320
2017 Telework - No 10 371
2017 Job sharing - No 10 391
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 10 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 232
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 81
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 353
2014 Telework - No 7 423
2014 Job sharing - No 7 428
2014 Income averaging - No 7 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 264
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 166

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 - Yes 0 90
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 320
2017 Telework - No 0 371
2017 Telework - Yes 0 20
2017 Job sharing - No 0 391
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 0 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 232
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 81
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 77
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 353
2014 Telework - No 0 423
2014 Job sharing - No 0 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 0 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 264
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 166

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 - No 2 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 320
2017 Telework - No 2 371
2017 Telework - Yes 0 20
2017 Job sharing - No 2 391
2017 Income averaging - No 2 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 2 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 232
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 1 353
2014 Telework - No 2 423
2014 Job sharing - No 2 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 2 409
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 166

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 4 302
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 320
2017 Telework - No 4 371
2017 Telework - Yes 0 20
2017 Job sharing - No 4 391
2017 Income averaging - No 4 379
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 390
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 232
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 81
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 77
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 353
2014 Telework - No 3 423
2014 Job sharing - No 2 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 3 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 264
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 166

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 90
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 301
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 319
2017 Telework - No 6 370
2017 Job sharing - No 6 390
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 6 378
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 389
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 231
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 160
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 349
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 353
2014 Telework - No 5 423
2014 Job sharing - No 5 428
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 5 409
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 264
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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 8 92 597
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 2359
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 92 615
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 2341
2017 Telework - No 8 92 2818
2017 Telework - Yes 8 92 137
2017 Job sharing - No 8 92 2954
2017 Income averaging - Yes 8 92 103
2017 Income averaging - No 8 92 2852
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 92 2944
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1747
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1210
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 96 758
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 95 3127
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 96 753
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 96 3132
2014 Telework - No 4 96 3774
2014 Job sharing - No 4 96 3881
2014 Income averaging - Yes 3 97 213
2014 Income averaging - No 4 96 3672
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 95 2324
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 96 1561

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 47
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 194
2017 Telework - No 36 230
2017 Job sharing - No 36 241
2017 Income averaging - No 36 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 146
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 96
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 27
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 140
2014 Telework - No 37 168
2014 Job sharing - No 37 169
2014 Income averaging - No 37 165
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 112
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 58

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 70 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 79 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 47
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 194
2017 Telework - No 77 230
2017 Job sharing - No 77 241
2017 Income averaging - No 76 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 77 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 79 146
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 73 96
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 78 27
2014 Compressed workweek - No 74 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 61 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 78 140
2014 Telework - No 75 168
2014 Job sharing - No 75 169
2014 Income averaging - No 75 165
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 78 112
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 69 58

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 194
2017 Telework - No 6 230
2017 Job sharing - No 6 241
2017 Income averaging - No 6 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 146
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 96
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 140
2014 Telework - No 4 168
2014 Job sharing - No 3 169
2014 Income averaging - No 3 165

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 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 47
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 194
2017 Telework - No 0 230
2017 Telework - Yes 0 11
2017 Job sharing - No 0 241
2017 Income averaging - No 0 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 146
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 96
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 27
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 140
2014 Telework - No 0 168
2014 Job sharing - No 0 169
2014 Income averaging - No 0 165
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 112
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 58

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 0 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 194
2017 Telework - No 4 230
2017 Telework - Yes 0 11
2017 Job sharing - No 3 241
2017 Income averaging - No 3 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 146
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 140
2014 Telework - No 6 168
2014 Job sharing - No 6 169
2014 Income averaging - No 6 165
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 112

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 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 192
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 47
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 194
2017 Telework - No 7 230
2017 Job sharing - No 7 241
2017 Income averaging - No 8 233
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 146
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 96
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 140
2014 Telework - No 7 168
2014 Job sharing - No 6 169
2014 Income averaging - No 7 165
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 58

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 50
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 191
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 47
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 193
2017 Telework - No 10 229
2017 Telework - Yes 0 11
2017 Job sharing - No 10 240
2017 Income averaging - No 10 232
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 239
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 145
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 96
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 143
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 140
2014 Telework - No 10 168
2014 Job sharing - No 10 169
2014 Income averaging - No 11 165
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 112