2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Agriculture and Agri-Food 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 44 36 12 3 2 3 0 82 5 495
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 36 8 4 1 3 0 86 6 2513
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 37 8 2 1 3 1 88 3 469
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 36 9 4 2 3 0 85 6 2539
2017 Telework - No 47 36 9 4 1 3 0 85 6 2840
2017 Telework - Yes 44 42 5 4 2 2 1 89 6 168
2017 Job sharing - No 47 36 8 4 1 3 0 85 6 3004
2017 Income averaging - Yes 45 40 11 0 2 2 0 87 2 52
2017 Income averaging - No 47 36 8 4 1 3 0 85 6 2956
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 54 35 11 0 0 0 0 89 0 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 47 36 8 4 1 3 0 85 6 2989
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 35 8 5 1 3 0 85 6 1961
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 37 10 3 1 3 1 85 4 1047
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 37 16 3 1 3 0 78 5 662
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 36 12 4 2 4 0 82 6 2699
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 39 12 3 1 3 0 83 5 473
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 36 13 4 2 4 0 81 6 2888
2014 Telework - No 41 36 13 3 2 4 0 81 5 3219
2014 Telework - Yes 41 33 11 4 1 11 0 82 6 142
2014 Job sharing - No 41 36 13 3 2 4 0 81 5 3357
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 43 17 2 1 8 0 78 3 117
2014 Income averaging - No 42 36 13 4 2 4 0 81 5 3244
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 36 12 4 2 4 0 81 6 2161
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 37 14 3 1 4 0 81 4 1200

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 31 45 11 7 5 1 0 76 12 495
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 39 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2509
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 43 8 6 3 0 0 83 9 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 40 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 2537
2017 Telework - No 38 40 9 8 4 0 0 78 12 2837
2017 Telework - Yes 38 45 7 6 4 0 0 83 11 167
2017 Job sharing - No 38 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 3000
2017 Income averaging - Yes 23 59 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 52
2017 Income averaging - No 39 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2952
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 37 16 5 0 0 0 78 5 18
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 40 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 2986
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 9 8 4 0 0 79 13 1960
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 43 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 1044
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 40 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 662
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2695
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 37 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 471
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 38 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 2886
2014 Telework - No 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 80 9 3214
2014 Telework - Yes 50 35 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 143
2014 Job sharing - No 42 38 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 3353
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 48 9 9 1 1 0 81 10 116
2014 Income averaging - No 43 37 10 6 3 1 0 81 9 3241
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 2159
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 38 9 6 3 1 0 81 9 1198

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 31 41 12 8 8 0 0 72 16 492
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 37 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 2509
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 39 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 37 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2534
2017 Telework - No 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 2833
2017 Telework - Yes 35 37 16 8 4 0 0 72 12 168
2017 Job sharing - No 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 2997
2017 Income averaging - Yes 23 43 23 5 6 0 0 66 11 51
2017 Income averaging - No 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 2950
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 38 36 6 10 6 0 5 77 17 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 2982
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 72 15 1960
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 39 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1041
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 38 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 665
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 38 13 9 6 0 1 71 15 2701
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 43 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 474
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 37 13 10 7 0 1 69 17 2892
2014 Telework - No 32 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 16 3223
2014 Telework - Yes 44 29 15 7 4 0 0 74 12 143
2014 Job sharing - No 32 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 16 3362
2014 Income averaging - Yes 25 28 22 16 10 0 0 53 25 117
2014 Income averaging - No 33 38 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 3249
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 37 13 10 7 0 1 70 17 2161
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 38 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1205

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 20 44 14 13 8 1 0 64 22 492
2017 Compressed workweek - No 25 38 16 12 7 1 0 64 20 2506
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 41 15 11 6 1 0 67 17 469
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 38 16 13 8 1 0 64 21 2529
2017 Telework - No 24 39 15 13 7 1 0 64 20 2831
2017 Telework - Yes 31 33 19 9 6 2 0 65 16 167
2017 Job sharing - No 24 39 15 12 7 1 0 64 20 2994
2017 Income averaging - Yes 15 45 26 9 4 0 0 61 13 52
2017 Income averaging - No 25 39 15 12 7 1 0 64 20 2946
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 24 50 5 10 11 0 0 74 21 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 24 39 16 12 7 1 0 64 20 2979
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 38 15 13 7 1 1 64 20 1955
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 41 16 12 8 1 0 64 20 1043

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 42 37 9 7 4 0 0 79 11 493
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 34 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 2505
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 35 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 466
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 35 12 8 5 1 1 75 13 2532
2017 Telework - No 40 34 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 2830
2017 Telework - Yes 48 37 8 2 3 0 1 86 5 168
2017 Job sharing - No 41 35 12 7 4 1 1 76 12 2994
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 49 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 52
2017 Income averaging - No 41 34 12 8 4 1 1 76 12 2946
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 44 50 0 0 6 0 0 94 6 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 35 12 7 4 1 1 76 12 2979
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 33 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 1956
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 37 9 6 4 0 0 81 9 1042
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 35 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 664
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 33 12 8 4 1 1 75 13 2700
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 32 9 5 3 0 1 82 8 474
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 34 13 9 5 1 1 74 13 2890
2014 Telework - No 40 34 13 8 4 1 1 74 13 3221
2014 Telework - Yes 52 35 4 6 2 0 1 88 8 143
2014 Job sharing - No 40 34 12 8 4 1 1 75 13 3360
2014 Income averaging - Yes 47 31 7 10 6 0 0 78 15 117
2014 Income averaging - No 40 34 12 8 4 1 1 75 13 3247
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 2160
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 10 7 3 0 0 79 11 1204

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 23 41 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 494
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 40 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 2513
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 38 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 470
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 2537
2017 Telework - No 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 71 16 2839
2017 Telework - Yes 36 36 17 8 3 0 0 72 11 168
2017 Job sharing - No 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 71 15 3003
2017 Income averaging - Yes 24 35 24 15 2 0 0 59 17 52
2017 Income averaging - No 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2955
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 39 20 20 11 11 0 0 59 22 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 40 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 2988
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 40 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1960
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 39 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 1047
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 22 33 18 18 9 0 0 55 27 663
2014 Compressed workweek - No 26 37 17 13 6 1 0 64 19 2698
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 40 14 11 6 1 0 67 18 473
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 36 18 14 7 0 0 61 21 2888
2014 Telework - No 25 36 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 3218
2014 Telework - Yes 24 40 21 7 7 2 0 65 14 143
2014 Job sharing - No 25 36 17 14 7 1 0 62 21 3357
2014 Income averaging - Yes 15 33 30 16 4 2 0 48 21 117
2014 Income averaging - No 26 37 17 14 7 0 0 62 21 3244
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 37 17 13 6 0 0 63 20 2159
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 36 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 1202

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 43 10 6 5 0 0 79 11 494
2017 Compressed workweek - No 43 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 2512
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 46 6 3 2 0 0 88 5 469
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 39 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2537
2017 Telework - No 42 39 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 2838
2017 Telework - Yes 40 49 6 4 2 0 0 89 6 168
2017 Job sharing - No 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 3002
2017 Income averaging - Yes 36 39 15 8 2 0 0 75 10 52
2017 Income averaging - No 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 2954
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 49 30 12 10 0 0 0 79 10 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 40 9 5 3 0 0 82 9 2987
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 38 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1960
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 1046
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 39 13 7 5 0 0 75 11 663
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 40 11 6 3 0 0 81 8 2700
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 41 10 4 1 0 0 84 5 474
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 2889
2014 Telework - No 40 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3220
2014 Telework - Yes 49 34 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 143
2014 Job sharing - No 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3359
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 38 16 10 6 1 0 68 16 117
2014 Income averaging - No 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 80 9 3246
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 12 6 3 0 0 80 8 2160
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 40 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 1203
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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 52 28 6 7 6 0 0 81 14 493
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2513
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 26 8 5 4 0 0 82 9 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 80 12 2539
2017 Telework - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2838
2017 Telework - Yes 60 22 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 168
2017 Job sharing - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 3002
2017 Income averaging - Yes 51 33 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 52
2017 Income averaging - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2954
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 43 0 5 5 0 0 89 11 18
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2988
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 1963
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 27 7 6 5 0 0 81 12 1043

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 54 26 9 4 5 1 0 81 10 492
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 24 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 2512
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 24 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 24 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 2537
2017 Telework - No 56 24 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 2836
2017 Telework - Yes 64 18 11 3 2 1 0 84 5 168
2017 Job sharing - No 56 24 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 3000
2017 Income averaging - Yes 58 22 13 5 0 2 0 81 6 52
2017 Income averaging - No 56 24 9 5 5 0 0 80 10 2952
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 37 6 5 5 0 0 83 11 18
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 24 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 2986
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 24 9 6 5 0 0 80 11 1962
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 25 10 4 4 1 0 81 9 1042

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 27 33 15 13 10 1 0 61 24 493
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 34 12 13 9 0 0 66 22 2510
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 36 12 12 6 1 0 70 18 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 34 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 2536
2017 Telework - No 30 34 13 13 9 1 0 65 23 2835
2017 Telework - Yes 33 36 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 168
2017 Job sharing - No 30 34 13 13 9 1 0 65 22 2999
2017 Income averaging - Yes 28 36 20 12 3 0 0 65 15 51
2017 Income averaging - No 30 34 13 13 9 1 0 65 22 2952
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 16 46 15 17 6 0 0 62 23 18
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 34 13 13 9 1 0 65 22 2985
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 34 12 13 10 0 0 65 23 1961
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 34 14 13 8 1 0 64 22 1042

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 25 37 19 12 5 2 0 64 17 493
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 38 19 8 4 2 0 69 12 2513
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 38 17 7 3 3 0 72 11 467
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 38 19 9 4 2 0 67 13 2539
2017 Telework - No 28 38 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 2838
2017 Telework - Yes 33 39 15 8 3 2 0 74 11 168
2017 Job sharing - No 29 38 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 3002
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 31 20 12 4 0 0 64 15 52
2017 Income averaging - No 29 38 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 2954
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 31 33 16 10 11 0 0 63 20 18
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 38 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 2988
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 38 19 8 4 2 0 68 12 1963
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 38 18 10 4 2 0 67 14 1043

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 43 22 7 0 0 28 29 485
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 23 44 19 8 0 0 28 27 2488
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 24 43 19 7 0 0 30 26 466
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 23 44 20 8 0 0 28 28 2507
2017 Telework - No 5 23 44 20 8 0 0 28 27 2808
2017 Telework - Yes 1 26 42 23 8 1 0 27 31 165
2017 Job sharing - No 5 23 44 20 8 0 0 28 27 2969
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 22 56 18 4 0 0 22 22 51
2017 Income averaging - No 5 23 44 20 8 0 0 28 27 2922
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 9 9 66 6 10 0 0 18 16 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 23 44 20 8 0 0 28 27 2954
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 23 44 19 8 0 0 29 27 1940
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 23 44 21 7 0 0 28 28 1033

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 21 42 25 3 1 0 29 29 489
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 19 41 23 9 0 0 33 26 2486
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 17 42 25 7 0 1 33 24 462
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 20 41 23 9 0 0 32 27 2513
2017 Telework - No 7 19 41 23 8 0 0 32 27 2809
2017 Telework - Yes 7 20 37 26 9 1 0 35 27 166
2017 Job sharing - No 7 19 41 24 8 0 0 32 27 2971
2017 Income averaging - Yes 2 27 39 28 4 0 0 31 29 51
2017 Income averaging - No 7 19 41 23 9 0 0 32 27 2924
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 10 26 29 26 9 0 0 35 37 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 19 41 24 8 0 0 32 27 2956
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 19 40 23 10 0 0 33 26 1942
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 19 42 25 6 0 0 31 27 1033
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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 21 79 488
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 2494
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 464
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 2518
2017 Telework - No 19 81 2819
2017 Telework - Yes 22 78 163
2017 Job sharing - No 19 81 2978
2017 Income averaging - Yes 19 81 49
2017 Income averaging - No 19 81 2933
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 81 2963
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 1949
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 1033
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 15 85 664
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 84 2696
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 473
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 84 2887
2014 Telework - No 16 84 3217
2014 Telework - Yes 15 85 143
2014 Job sharing - No 16 84 3356
2014 Income averaging - Yes 19 81 117
2014 Income averaging - No 16 84 3243
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 2157
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 1203

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 57 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 510
2017 Telework - No 58 543
2017 Telework - Yes 45 36
2017 Job sharing - No 57 579
2017 Income averaging - No 58 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 200
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 60 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 53 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 464
2014 Telework - No 55 512
2014 Telework - Yes 48 25
2014 Job sharing - No 55 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 21
2014 Income averaging - No 55 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 195

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 56 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 510
2017 Telework - No 54 543
2017 Telework - Yes 63 36
2017 Job sharing - No 55 579
2017 Income averaging - No 54 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 200
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 57 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 58 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 464
2014 Telework - No 58 512
2014 Telework - Yes 50 25
2014 Job sharing - No 57 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 49 21
2014 Income averaging - No 58 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 195

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 510
2017 Telework - No 8 543
2017 Job sharing - No 8 579
2017 Income averaging - No 8 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 200
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 464
2014 Telework - No 6 512
2014 Telework - Yes 20 25
2014 Job sharing - No 6 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 7 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 195

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 0 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 69
2017 Telework - Yes 0 36
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 10
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 379
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 464
2014 Telework - No 0 512
2014 Telework - Yes 0 25
2014 Job sharing - No 0 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 0 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 195

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 9 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 510
2017 Telework - No 7 543
2017 Telework - Yes 0 36
2017 Job sharing - No 7 579
2017 Income averaging - No 6 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 200
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 464
2014 Telework - No 5 512
2014 Telework - Yes 0 25
2014 Job sharing - No 4 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 5 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 195

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 7 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 510
2017 Telework - No 5 543
2017 Telework - Yes 0 36
2017 Job sharing - No 5 579
2017 Income averaging - No 5 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 200
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 464
2014 Telework - No 5 512
2014 Job sharing - No 5 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 5 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 195

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 104
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 475
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 69
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 510
2017 Telework - No 4 543
2017 Job sharing - No 4 579
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 4 569
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 379
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 200
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 109
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 428
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 464
2014 Telework - No 4 512
2014 Job sharing - No 4 537
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 21
2014 Income averaging - No 4 516
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 342
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 195
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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 92 493
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 91 2507
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 469
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 91 2531
2017 Telework - No 8 92 2832
2017 Telework - Yes 11 89 168
2017 Job sharing - No 9 91 2996
2017 Income averaging - No 9 91 2949
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 100 19
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 91 2981
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 1954
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1046
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 94 663
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 94 2693
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 94 474
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 2882
2014 Telework - No 6 94 3213
2014 Telework - Yes 5 95 143
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 3352
2014 Income averaging - Yes 4 96 117
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 3239
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 2153
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 95 1203

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 35
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 220
2017 Telework - No 39 236
2017 Telework - Yes 38 19
2017 Job sharing - No 39 255
2017 Income averaging - No 39 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 87
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 39
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 174
2014 Telework - No 38 197
2014 Job sharing - No 39 204
2014 Income averaging - No 39 199
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 135
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 69

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 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 74 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 80 35
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 220
2017 Telework - No 72 236
2017 Job sharing - No 73 255
2017 Income averaging - No 73 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 73 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 72 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 76 87
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 61 39
2014 Compressed workweek - No 79 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 174
2014 Telework - No 76 197
2014 Job sharing - No 76 204
2014 Income averaging - No 76 199
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 83 135
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 69

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 220
2017 Telework - No 6 236
2017 Job sharing - No 7 255
2017 Income averaging - No 7 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 87
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 174
2014 Telework - No 4 197
2014 Job sharing - No 5 204
2014 Income averaging - No 5 199
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 69

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 0 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 35
2017 Telework - Yes 0 19
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 168
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 39
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 174
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 135

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 - No 8 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 35
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 220
2017 Telework - No 7 236
2017 Job sharing - No 7 255
2017 Income averaging - No 7 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 168
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 174
2014 Telework - No 5 197
2014 Job sharing - No 6 204
2014 Income averaging - No 6 199
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 135
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 69

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 3 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 220
2017 Telework - No 3 236
2017 Job sharing - No 4 255
2017 Income averaging - No 4 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 87
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 174
2014 Telework - No 4 197
2014 Job sharing - No 4 204
2014 Income averaging - No 5 199

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 216
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 35
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 220
2017 Telework - No 11 236
2017 Job sharing - No 10 255
2017 Income averaging - No 10 253
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 87
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 165
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 174
2014 Telework - No 8 197
2014 Job sharing - No 8 204
2014 Income averaging - No 8 199
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 135
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 69