2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Environment and Climate Change 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 36 37 14 7 2 3 1 76 9 536
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 38 12 5 2 5 0 80 7 2649
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 39 10 5 2 3 1 83 7 650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 37 13 6 2 5 0 78 8 2535
2017 Telework - No 38 37 13 6 2 4 0 78 8 2668
2017 Telework - Yes 39 40 10 4 1 5 0 84 6 517
2017 Job sharing - No 38 38 12 5 2 4 0 79 8 3184
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 37 18 9 1 1 0 72 10 91
2017 Income averaging - No 38 38 12 5 2 5 0 80 8 3094
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 33 11 8 0 7 0 79 9 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 38 12 5 2 4 0 79 8 3175
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 13 6 2 5 0 79 8 1794
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 38 12 5 2 4 1 80 8 1391
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 36 14 3 2 5 0 79 6 737
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 3859
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 35 11 2 2 7 1 84 4 907
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 36 15 3 2 7 0 79 6 3689
2014 Telework - No 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 4170
2014 Telework - Yes 43 32 14 3 1 6 1 80 5 426
2014 Job sharing - No 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 4595
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 36 21 3 1 8 0 73 5 183
2014 Income averaging - No 38 36 14 3 2 7 0 80 5 4413
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 36 14 3 2 7 1 79 5 2743
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 35 14 3 2 6 0 80 5 1853

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 42 11 10 5 0 0 73 15 530
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 2641
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 39 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 645
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 41 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 2526
2017 Telework - No 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 2656
2017 Telework - Yes 35 44 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 515
2017 Job sharing - No 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3170
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 48 15 6 2 0 0 77 8 92
2017 Income averaging - No 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 14 3079
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 35 38 19 8 0 0 0 73 8 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 40 11 9 4 0 0 76 13 3161
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 40 11 9 5 0 0 75 14 1789
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 41 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1382
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 40 11 6 3 1 0 80 9 736
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 38 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 3858
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 37 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 909
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 39 11 4 3 1 0 82 7 3685
2014 Telework - No 44 38 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 4168
2014 Telework - Yes 46 40 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 426
2014 Job sharing - No 44 39 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 4593
2014 Income averaging - Yes 35 45 11 8 1 0 0 80 9 183
2014 Income averaging - No 44 38 10 4 2 1 0 83 7 4411
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 38 11 4 3 1 0 83 6 2740
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 39 9 6 2 0 0 84 8 1854

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 27 41 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 534
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 2644
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 39 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 39 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 2528
2017 Telework - No 28 39 14 12 7 0 0 67 19 2662
2017 Telework - Yes 35 38 13 8 6 0 0 73 14 516
2017 Job sharing - No 29 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3177
2017 Income averaging - Yes 28 44 15 7 5 1 0 72 12 91
2017 Income averaging - No 29 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3087
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 36 39 7 11 8 0 0 74 19 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 39 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 38 15 12 7 0 0 66 20 1789
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 1389
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 37 17 12 7 0 0 63 20 736
2014 Compressed workweek - No 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 3863
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 36 12 9 4 0 0 74 13 910
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 3689
2014 Telework - No 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 68 18 4173
2014 Telework - Yes 38 37 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 426
2014 Job sharing - No 31 37 14 11 6 0 0 68 17 4598
2014 Income averaging - Yes 27 40 16 12 5 0 1 67 17 183
2014 Income averaging - No 31 37 14 11 7 0 0 68 17 4416
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 37 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 2745
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 37 14 11 6 0 0 70 16 1854

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 17 41 17 15 10 1 0 58 25 535
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 41 16 14 8 1 0 62 22 2643
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 44 13 12 7 1 0 67 20 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 40 17 15 8 1 0 60 23 2527
2017 Telework - No 19 41 16 14 8 1 0 61 23 2665
2017 Telework - Yes 23 42 16 13 6 1 0 66 19 513
2017 Job sharing - No 20 41 16 14 8 1 0 61 22 3177
2017 Income averaging - Yes 18 39 22 14 6 1 0 57 20 91
2017 Income averaging - No 20 41 16 14 8 1 0 62 22 3087
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 30 34 21 15 0 0 0 64 15 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 41 16 14 8 1 0 61 22 3168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 40 16 15 8 1 0 61 23 1790
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 42 16 14 8 1 0 62 21 1388

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 40 38 9 7 7 0 0 78 13 534
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 35 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 2644
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 38 8 6 4 1 0 83 9 648
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 35 12 9 6 1 0 72 15 2530
2017 Telework - No 35 36 13 9 6 1 1 72 15 2664
2017 Telework - Yes 55 34 3 5 2 0 0 89 7 514
2017 Job sharing - No 38 36 11 8 5 1 0 75 14 3177
2017 Income averaging - Yes 43 37 10 7 4 0 0 80 10 92
2017 Income averaging - No 38 36 11 9 6 1 0 74 14 3086
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 53 22 19 7 0 0 0 74 7 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 36 11 8 6 1 0 75 14 3168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 35 14 10 6 1 1 69 17 1792
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 37 8 6 4 0 0 81 11 1386
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 33 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 737
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 34 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 3862
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 32 9 6 5 1 1 80 11 911
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 34 13 10 5 1 1 72 15 3688
2014 Telework - No 38 34 13 9 5 1 1 73 15 4172
2014 Telework - Yes 53 31 7 5 3 0 1 86 8 427
2014 Job sharing - No 39 34 12 9 5 1 1 74 14 4598
2014 Income averaging - Yes 45 36 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 183
2014 Income averaging - No 39 34 12 9 5 1 1 73 14 4416
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 35 14 10 5 1 1 71 16 2742
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 32 10 7 4 0 0 78 11 1857

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 24 44 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 536
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 41 15 10 6 0 0 68 16 2647
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 43 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 649
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 41 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 2534
2017 Telework - No 25 42 15 11 7 0 0 67 18 2666
2017 Telework - Yes 32 42 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 517
2017 Job sharing - No 26 42 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 3182
2017 Income averaging - Yes 21 51 16 10 2 0 0 72 12 92
2017 Income averaging - No 26 42 15 11 7 0 0 68 17 3091
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 24 58 19 0 0 0 0 81 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 42 15 11 7 0 0 68 17 3173
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 41 16 11 7 0 0 66 18 1792
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 43 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 1391
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 38 18 14 6 0 0 62 20 737
2014 Compressed workweek - No 26 39 18 13 5 0 0 65 17 3861
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 40 13 14 4 0 0 69 18 910
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 38 19 13 5 0 0 63 18 3688
2014 Telework - No 26 38 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 4172
2014 Telework - Yes 25 43 14 12 5 0 0 69 17 426
2014 Job sharing - No 26 39 18 13 5 0 0 64 18 4597
2014 Income averaging - Yes 17 40 18 21 4 1 0 57 25 183
2014 Income averaging - No 26 39 18 13 5 0 0 65 17 4415
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 19 12 5 0 0 64 17 2742
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 40 15 14 5 0 0 66 19 1856

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 41 10 6 3 1 0 80 10 534
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 2650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 43 7 5 2 0 0 86 7 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 42 11 7 4 0 0 79 10 2533
2017 Telework - No 37 43 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 2668
2017 Telework - Yes 41 42 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 516
2017 Job sharing - No 38 43 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 3183
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 48 11 11 0 0 0 78 11 92
2017 Income averaging - No 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 3092
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 35 46 8 11 0 0 0 81 11 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 42 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 3174
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 42 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 1793
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 43 9 6 2 0 0 83 9 1391
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 43 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 736
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 43 11 5 2 0 0 82 8 3862
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 40 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 910
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 43 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 3688
2014 Telework - No 38 43 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 4172
2014 Telework - Yes 43 41 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 426
2014 Job sharing - No 39 43 11 5 2 0 0 81 8 4597
2014 Income averaging - Yes 28 49 15 5 3 0 0 77 9 183
2014 Income averaging - No 39 42 11 5 2 0 0 82 8 4415
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 43 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 2744
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 42 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 1854
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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 54 27 6 8 5 0 0 81 13 535
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 26 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 2650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 25 6 4 4 0 0 86 8 650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 27 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 2535
2017 Telework - No 54 27 7 7 5 0 0 82 12 2669
2017 Telework - Yes 64 25 5 3 3 0 0 89 6 516
2017 Job sharing - No 56 26 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 3184
2017 Income averaging - Yes 55 28 8 9 1 0 0 82 10 92
2017 Income averaging - No 56 26 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 3093
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 57 18 8 17 0 0 0 74 17 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 27 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 3175
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 27 6 7 6 0 0 81 12 1793
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 26 6 6 4 0 0 84 9 1392

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

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 55 25 10 5 4 1 0 81 9 535
2017 Compressed workweek - No 58 24 8 5 5 1 0 83 10 2643
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 22 8 4 3 0 0 85 7 650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 25 8 5 5 1 0 81 10 2528
2017 Telework - No 56 25 8 5 5 1 0 81 10 2663
2017 Telework - Yes 66 21 7 3 2 1 0 87 6 515
2017 Job sharing - No 57 24 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 3177
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 26 14 4 1 1 0 81 5 92
2017 Income averaging - No 58 24 8 5 4 1 0 82 10 3086
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 36 39 8 11 7 0 0 74 17 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 58 24 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 3168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 25 8 5 5 1 0 81 11 1787
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 24 9 5 3 1 0 84 8 1391

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 25 36 12 16 10 0 0 61 26 535
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 33 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 2647
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 32 11 12 7 0 0 69 20 650
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 34 14 15 10 0 0 62 24 2532
2017 Telework - No 29 33 13 15 10 0 0 62 25 2667
2017 Telework - Yes 35 35 13 11 6 0 0 70 16 515
2017 Job sharing - No 30 33 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 3181
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 30 19 20 4 0 0 57 24 92
2017 Income averaging - No 30 33 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 3090
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 33 49 17 0 0 0 0 83 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 33 13 14 9 0 0 64 23 3172
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 33 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 1791
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 34 13 14 8 0 0 66 22 1391

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 20 37 22 12 7 1 0 58 20 533
2017 Compressed workweek - No 24 38 21 11 5 2 0 63 16 2645
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 38 21 11 5 2 1 63 16 649
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 38 21 11 5 2 0 62 16 2529
2017 Telework - No 23 37 22 11 5 2 0 61 17 2662
2017 Telework - Yes 24 40 19 11 3 3 0 66 15 516
2017 Job sharing - No 23 38 21 11 5 2 0 62 16 3177
2017 Income averaging - Yes 19 41 23 11 4 1 0 61 16 92
2017 Income averaging - No 23 38 21 11 5 2 0 62 16 3086
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 11 59 29 0 0 0 0 71 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 38 21 11 5 2 0 62 16 3168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 38 21 10 5 2 0 63 15 1788
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 38 21 12 5 2 0 61 17 1390

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

Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)
Low
(%)
Moderate
(%)
High
(%)
Very High
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 20 46 21 9 1 0 24 30 527
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 2629
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 24 45 20 7 1 0 27 27 644
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 20 43 23 10 0 0 24 33 2512
2017 Telework - No 3 22 43 22 9 1 0 25 31 2642
2017 Telework - Yes 4 19 45 24 8 0 0 23 33 514
2017 Job sharing - No 3 21 44 22 9 0 0 24 32 3155
2017 Income averaging - Yes 3 18 50 22 7 0 0 20 29 92
2017 Income averaging - No 3 21 43 22 9 0 0 25 32 3064
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 21 44 22 9 0 0 24 32 3147
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 20 42 24 10 0 0 24 33 1779
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 22 45 21 8 0 0 25 29 1377

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 42 22 6 0 0 28 31 533
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 20 42 23 7 0 0 30 28 2620
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 18 45 24 7 0 0 31 24 644
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 21 41 22 7 0 0 29 30 2509
2017 Telework - No 8 20 42 22 6 0 0 29 29 2643
2017 Telework - Yes 6 22 42 22 8 0 0 31 27 510
2017 Job sharing - No 8 21 42 22 7 0 0 29 29 3152
2017 Income averaging - Yes 5 27 38 24 5 0 1 29 32 92
2017 Income averaging - No 8 21 42 22 7 0 0 29 28 3061
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 12 57 31 0 0 0 31 12 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 21 42 22 7 0 0 29 29 3143
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 21 41 22 6 0 0 29 30 1776
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 20 43 22 7 0 0 30 27 1377
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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 19 81 530
2017 Compressed workweek - No 18 82 2631
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 85 646
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 2515
2017 Telework - No 18 82 2651
2017 Telework - Yes 16 84 510
2017 Job sharing - No 18 82 3161
2017 Income averaging - Yes 17 83 92
2017 Income averaging - No 18 82 3069
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 82 3151
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 1780
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 1381
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 15 85 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 86 3858
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 88 909
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 85 3684
2014 Telework - No 14 86 4169
2014 Telework - Yes 14 86 424
2014 Job sharing - No 14 86 4592
2014 Income averaging - Yes 15 85 183
2014 Income averaging - No 14 86 4410
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 2740
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 86 1853

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 103
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 467
2017 Telework - No 46 485
2017 Telework - Yes 49 79
2017 Job sharing - No 46 564
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 15
2017 Income averaging - No 46 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 237
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 106
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 541
2014 Telework - No 48 591
2014 Telework - Yes 50 59
2014 Job sharing - No 48 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 52 26
2014 Income averaging - No 48 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 248

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 72 103
2017 Compressed workweek - No 62 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 66 467
2017 Telework - No 64 485
2017 Telework - Yes 58 79
2017 Job sharing - No 63 564
2017 Income averaging - Yes 52 15
2017 Income averaging - No 64 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 63 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 237
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 62 106
2014 Compressed workweek - No 61 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 541
2014 Telework - No 61 591
2014 Telework - Yes 58 59
2014 Job sharing - No 61 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 52 26
2014 Income averaging - No 61 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 61 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 248

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 103
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 467
2017 Telework - No 6 485
2017 Telework - Yes 8 79
2017 Job sharing - No 6 564
2017 Income averaging - No 6 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 237
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 106
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 541
2014 Telework - No 8 591
2014 Job sharing - No 8 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 26
2014 Income averaging - No 8 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 248

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 0 103
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 467
2017 Telework - No 0 485
2017 Telework - Yes 0 79
2017 Job sharing - No 0 564
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 15
2017 Income averaging - No 0 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 237
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 106
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 541
2014 Telework - No 0 591
2014 Telework - Yes 0 59
2014 Job sharing - No 0 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 26
2014 Income averaging - No 0 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 248

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 6 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 467
2017 Telework - No 6 485
2017 Job sharing - No 5 564
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 15
2017 Income averaging - No 5 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 237
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 541
2014 Telework - No 5 591
2014 Telework - Yes 0 59
2014 Job sharing - No 4 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 26
2014 Income averaging - No 5 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 248

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 5 103
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 97
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 467
2017 Telework - No 4 485
2017 Job sharing - No 3 564
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 15
2017 Income averaging - No 3 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 237
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 106
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 541
2014 Telework - No 5 591
2014 Job sharing - No 5 650
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 26
2014 Income averaging - No 5 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 248

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 461
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 467
2017 Telework - No 3 485
2017 Job sharing - No 3 564
2017 Income averaging - No 3 549
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 563
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 327
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 237
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 544
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 109
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 541
2014 Telework - No 4 591
2014 Job sharing - No 4 650
2014 Income averaging - No 4 624
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 402
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 248
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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 90 534
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 91 2647
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 92 647
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 90 2534
2017 Telework - No 10 90 2666
2017 Telework - Yes 9 91 515
2017 Job sharing - No 9 91 3180
2017 Income averaging - Yes 7 93 91
2017 Income averaging - No 9 91 3090
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 100 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 91 3171
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 1794
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 1387
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 94 737
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 94 3851
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 94 908
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 3680
2014 Telework - No 6 94 4162
2014 Telework - Yes 7 93 426
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 4587
2014 Income averaging - Yes 4 96 183
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 4405
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 2734
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 1854

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 52
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 55
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 242
2017 Telework - No 35 252
2017 Telework - Yes 35 45
2017 Job sharing - No 35 297
2017 Income averaging - No 36 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 47
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 53
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 225
2014 Telework - No 32 247
2014 Telework - Yes 38 31
2014 Job sharing - No 33 278
2014 Income averaging - No 34 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 114

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 91 52
2017 Compressed workweek - No 81 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 80 55
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 242
2017 Telework - No 84 252
2017 Telework - Yes 76 45
2017 Job sharing - No 83 297
2017 Income averaging - No 82 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 83 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 82 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 83 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 96 47
2014 Compressed workweek - No 79 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 78 53
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 225
2014 Telework - No 83 247
2014 Telework - Yes 71 31
2014 Job sharing - No 82 278
2014 Income averaging - No 81 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 80 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 84 114

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 242
2017 Telework - No 2 252
2017 Job sharing - No 3 297
2017 Income averaging - No 3 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 225
2014 Telework - No 3 247
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 3 278
2014 Income averaging - No 2 271

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 52
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 55
2017 Telework - Yes 0 45
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 47
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 53
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 225
2014 Telework - No 0 247
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 0 278
2014 Income averaging - No 0 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 114

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 6 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 55
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 242
2017 Telework - No 7 252
2017 Job sharing - No 6 297
2017 Income averaging - No 6 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 47
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 53
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 225
2014 Telework - No 7 247
2014 Job sharing - No 7 278
2014 Income averaging - No 8 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 114

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 5 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 242
2017 Telework - No 6 252
2017 Job sharing - No 6 297
2017 Income averaging - No 6 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 47
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 225
2014 Telework - No 4 247
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 4 278
2014 Income averaging - No 4 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 164

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 242
2017 Telework - No 4 252
2017 Telework - Yes 12 45
2017 Job sharing - No 5 297
2017 Income averaging - No 5 291
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 297
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 231
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 53
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 225
2014 Telework - No 6 247
2014 Job sharing - No 7 278
2014 Income averaging - No 6 271
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 114