2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 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 48 34 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 679
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 30 7 4 3 2 0 85 7 2946
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 29 7 4 2 3 1 87 6 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 31 8 4 3 2 0 85 8 3200
2017 Telework - No 52 31 8 4 3 2 0 85 8 3326
2017 Telework - Yes 57 30 6 3 2 2 1 89 5 299
2017 Job sharing - Yes 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 52 31 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 3615
2017 Income averaging - Yes 49 36 9 2 3 1 0 86 5 79
2017 Income averaging - No 52 31 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 3546
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 68 19 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 31 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 3615
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 30 8 4 3 2 0 85 7 2354
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 32 7 5 3 2 0 85 7 1271
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 33 11 4 2 3 0 83 6 1049
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 29 10 2 1 4 1 85 4 3713
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 30 8 2 2 3 0 88 4 590
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 30 10 3 2 4 0 84 5 4172
2014 Telework - No 51 30 10 3 2 4 0 85 5 4572
2014 Telework - Yes 48 34 11 2 2 2 0 84 4 190
2014 Job sharing - Yes 46 40 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 51 30 10 3 2 4 0 85 5 4749
2014 Income averaging - Yes 53 33 9 3 0 1 1 88 3 112
2014 Income averaging - No 51 30 10 3 2 4 0 85 5 4650
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 52 29 10 3 1 4 1 85 4 3024
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 32 10 3 2 3 0 85 5 1738

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 37 40 9 10 4 0 0 77 14 674
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 36 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 2944
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 36 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 424
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 3194
2017 Telework - No 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 3322
2017 Telework - Yes 51 33 7 7 2 0 0 84 8 296
2017 Job sharing - Yes 50 21 18 10 0 0 0 71 10 10
2017 Job sharing - No 44 37 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 3608
2017 Income averaging - Yes 43 42 6 5 4 0 0 85 8 79
2017 Income averaging - No 44 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 3539
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 32 40 12 7 9 0 0 72 16 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 36 8 7 4 0 0 81 11 3608
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 8 7 4 0 0 82 10 2353
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 37 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 1265
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 35 8 5 3 0 0 84 8 1052
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 31 7 3 2 0 0 87 5 3711
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 31 5 3 3 1 0 89 6 587
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 4176
2014 Telework - No 54 32 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 4572
2014 Telework - Yes 55 28 11 4 2 0 0 84 6 191
2014 Job sharing - Yes 78 22 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 4750
2014 Income averaging - Yes 61 24 8 5 3 0 0 85 7 112
2014 Income averaging - No 54 32 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 4651
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 55 32 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 3025
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 33 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 1738

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 32 37 15 10 6 0 1 70 16 679
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 34 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 2927
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 33 10 9 5 0 0 77 13 426
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 72 16 3180
2017 Telework - No 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 72 16 3309
2017 Telework - Yes 44 34 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 297
2017 Job sharing - Yes 50 29 10 10 0 0 0 79 10 10
2017 Job sharing - No 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3596
2017 Income averaging - Yes 40 38 13 5 4 0 0 78 9 79
2017 Income averaging - No 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3527
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 3597
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 35 11 9 6 0 0 73 16 2337
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 72 15 1269
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 28 36 16 12 8 0 0 64 20 1051
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 37 15 8 6 0 1 71 14 3715
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 35 13 8 7 0 1 72 15 591
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 37 15 9 6 0 0 69 15 4175
2014 Telework - No 33 37 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 4575
2014 Telework - Yes 30 36 17 9 8 0 0 66 17 191
2014 Job sharing - Yes 62 29 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 32 37 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 4753
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 41 18 7 8 0 0 68 15 112
2014 Income averaging - No 33 37 15 9 6 0 1 70 15 4654
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 37 15 9 5 0 1 71 14 3025
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 36 15 10 7 0 0 67 17 1741

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 24 37 16 14 7 1 1 62 22 676
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 37 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 2936
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 37 14 9 5 1 0 71 15 424
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 3188
2017 Telework - No 29 37 14 11 7 1 0 67 19 3314
2017 Telework - Yes 32 41 12 11 4 1 0 74 15 298
2017 Job sharing - Yes 30 50 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2017 Job sharing - No 29 37 14 11 7 1 0 67 19 3602
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 45 13 11 4 0 0 72 15 79
2017 Income averaging - No 29 37 14 11 7 1 0 67 19 3533
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 37 14 11 7 1 0 67 19 3603
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 38 14 11 7 1 0 68 18 2347
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 37 15 12 7 1 1 66 19 1265

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 39 34 10 9 7 0 0 74 16 673
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 32 12 9 7 0 1 73 16 2942
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 32 10 7 4 1 0 79 11 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 32 11 9 7 0 1 72 16 3190
2017 Telework - No 38 33 12 9 7 1 1 72 16 3318
2017 Telework - Yes 59 27 4 5 4 0 1 87 9 297
2017 Job sharing - Yes 50 19 21 0 10 0 0 69 10 10
2017 Job sharing - No 40 32 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 3605
2017 Income averaging - Yes 55 29 1 10 5 0 0 84 14 79
2017 Income averaging - No 39 32 12 9 7 0 1 73 16 3536
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 43 9 0 7 0 0 84 7 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 32 11 9 7 0 1 73 16 3605
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 32 12 10 7 0 1 71 17 2351
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 32 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 1264
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 35 11 9 5 0 1 74 15 1051
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 33 13 8 5 1 1 74 13 3715
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 33 9 7 6 1 1 77 13 591
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 34 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 4175
2014 Telework - No 38 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 4575
2014 Telework - Yes 55 26 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 191
2014 Job sharing - Yes 71 16 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 13
2014 Job sharing - No 39 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 4753
2014 Income averaging - Yes 47 33 11 6 5 0 0 79 10 112
2014 Income averaging - No 39 34 12 8 5 1 1 74 14 4654
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 34 13 8 5 1 1 73 14 3025
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 34 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 1741

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 29 38 15 11 6 0 0 67 17 679
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 36 12 8 6 0 0 74 15 2946
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 37 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 37 13 9 7 0 0 72 16 3200
2017 Telework - No 35 37 13 9 7 0 0 72 15 3327
2017 Telework - Yes 45 35 8 8 5 0 0 80 13 298
2017 Job sharing - No 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 3616
2017 Income averaging - Yes 37 39 8 10 6 0 0 76 16 79
2017 Income averaging - No 36 36 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 3546
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 20 41 30 0 9 0 0 61 9 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 3615
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 37 12 9 7 0 0 73 15 2356
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 37 13 9 6 0 0 72 15 1269
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 39 15 9 6 0 0 71 15 1053
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 35 15 7 4 0 0 74 11 3712
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 31 14 7 6 0 0 72 14 589
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 37 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 4176
2014 Telework - No 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 4574
2014 Telework - Yes 36 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 191
2014 Job sharing - Yes 50 36 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 74 12 4752
2014 Income averaging - Yes 34 40 16 6 3 1 0 75 9 112
2014 Income averaging - No 37 36 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 4653
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 35 14 8 3 0 0 75 11 3024
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 37 15 8 5 0 0 72 14 1741

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 41 40 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 678
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 2947
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 37 9 5 1 0 0 85 6 424
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 10 3201
2017 Telework - No 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3327
2017 Telework - Yes 47 38 6 5 4 0 0 85 9 298
2017 Job sharing - Yes 82 18 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3615
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 48 8 7 2 0 0 84 9 79
2017 Income averaging - No 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 3546
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 41 41 9 0 9 0 0 82 9 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 9 3615
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 36 10 6 3 0 0 80 10 2357
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 83 9 1268
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 39 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 1053
2014 Compressed workweek - No 44 35 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3715
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 34 10 7 4 0 0 80 11 590
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4178
2014 Telework - No 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4577
2014 Telework - Yes 43 37 12 5 3 1 0 81 8 191
2014 Job sharing - Yes 53 38 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4755
2014 Income averaging - Yes 36 38 10 11 4 0 0 74 16 112
2014 Income averaging - No 44 36 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 4656
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 36 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 3026
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 37 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 1742
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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 50 28 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 679
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 24 6 6 5 0 0 83 11 2951
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 22 7 5 4 0 0 84 8 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 25 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 3205
2017 Telework - No 57 25 7 7 5 0 0 82 12 3331
2017 Telework - Yes 66 19 4 4 6 0 0 86 10 299
2017 Job sharing - Yes 62 9 10 8 10 0 0 71 18 10
2017 Job sharing - No 57 24 6 6 5 0 0 82 12 3620
2017 Income averaging - Yes 63 22 4 5 6 0 0 85 11 79
2017 Income averaging - No 57 24 7 6 5 0 0 82 12 3551
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 43 31 7 9 9 0 0 75 18 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 24 6 6 5 0 0 82 12 3620
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 24 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 2359
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 25 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 1271

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 50 27 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 679
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 23 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 2944
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 22 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 423
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 24 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 3200
2017 Telework - No 56 24 9 5 4 1 0 81 10 3325
2017 Telework - Yes 66 21 6 3 4 1 0 88 7 298
2017 Job sharing - Yes 52 27 10 0 10 0 0 79 10 10
2017 Job sharing - No 57 24 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 3613
2017 Income averaging - Yes 63 22 5 3 5 1 0 86 9 79
2017 Income averaging - No 57 24 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 3544
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 52 21 9 0 9 9 0 80 10 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 24 9 5 4 1 0 82 9 3613
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 24 8 5 5 1 0 82 10 2354
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 25 9 5 4 1 0 82 8 1269

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 26 33 14 17 10 0 0 59 27 680
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 31 12 11 10 0 0 66 22 2946
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 32 12 9 9 0 0 70 17 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 31 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 3201
2017 Telework - No 33 31 13 12 10 0 0 64 23 3328
2017 Telework - Yes 37 32 12 12 8 0 0 69 20 298
2017 Job sharing - Yes 52 40 0 8 0 0 0 92 8 10
2017 Job sharing - No 33 31 13 12 10 0 0 65 23 3616
2017 Income averaging - Yes 36 36 12 8 7 0 0 73 15 79
2017 Income averaging - No 33 31 13 12 10 0 0 64 23 3547
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 32 31 0 28 9 0 0 63 37 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 31 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 3616
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 31 13 12 10 0 0 65 22 2355
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 32 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 1271

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 22 34 23 12 8 1 0 57 20 678
2017 Compressed workweek - No 25 34 20 12 7 1 0 61 19 2946
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 33 19 12 5 2 0 63 17 425
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 34 21 12 7 1 0 60 19 3199
2017 Telework - No 25 33 21 12 7 2 0 59 19 3325
2017 Telework - Yes 23 42 19 12 4 1 0 66 15 299
2017 Job sharing - Yes 31 50 10 0 8 0 0 82 8 10
2017 Job sharing - No 25 34 21 12 7 1 0 60 19 3614
2017 Income averaging - Yes 26 36 13 17 8 0 0 62 25 79
2017 Income averaging - No 25 34 21 12 7 2 0 60 19 3545
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 32 0 40 28 0 0 0 32 28 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 25 34 21 12 7 1 0 60 19 3614
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 34 21 12 7 1 0 60 19 2354
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 35 21 12 6 1 0 60 18 1270

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 6 21 46 18 9 0 1 27 27 670
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 22 42 19 9 0 0 29 29 2920
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 21 42 19 11 0 1 28 30 423
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 22 43 19 9 0 0 29 28 3167
2017 Telework - No 7 22 43 19 9 0 0 29 28 3296
2017 Telework - Yes 6 18 41 23 13 0 0 24 35 294
2017 Job sharing - Yes 41 21 29 9 0 0 0 62 9 10
2017 Job sharing - No 7 22 42 19 9 0 0 29 29 3580
2017 Income averaging - Yes 4 31 40 17 8 0 0 35 25 79
2017 Income averaging - No 7 22 43 19 9 0 0 29 29 3511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 0 31 20 25 0 0 23 46 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 22 42 19 9 0 0 29 29 3580
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 23 42 19 9 0 0 30 28 2334
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 21 43 19 10 0 0 27 29 1256

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 10 17 45 21 6 0 1 27 27 663
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 21 40 20 10 1 1 31 29 2926
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 20 39 21 7 1 1 29 31 424
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 20 41 20 9 0 1 30 28 3165
2017 Telework - No 8 20 41 21 9 1 1 30 28 3294
2017 Telework - Yes 11 21 43 19 6 0 0 25 31 295
2017 Job sharing - Yes 10 10 61 18 0 0 0 18 21 10
2017 Job sharing - No 8 20 41 21 9 1 1 30 29 3579
2017 Income averaging - Yes 8 20 43 19 10 0 0 29 28 78
2017 Income averaging - No 8 20 41 21 9 1 1 30 29 3511
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 37 20 22 9 12 0 0 20 57 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 20 41 21 9 1 1 30 29 3579
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 21 40 21 10 1 1 31 28 2337
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 19 43 20 7 0 1 27 29 1252
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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 22 78 667
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 83 2917
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 79 420
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 82 3164
2017 Telework - No 18 82 3286
2017 Telework - Yes 18 82 298
2017 Job sharing - No 18 82 3574
2017 Income averaging - Yes 16 84 78
2017 Income averaging - No 18 82 3506
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 82 3574
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 2331
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 1253
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 16 84 1052
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 86 3711
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 590
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 86 4173
2014 Telework - No 15 85 4573
2014 Telework - Yes 15 85 190
2014 Job sharing - No 15 85 4750
2014 Income averaging - Yes 19 81 112
2014 Income averaging - No 14 86 4651
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 86 3023
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 1740

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 50 146
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 89
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 559
2017 Telework - No 49 596
2017 Telework - Yes 54 52
2017 Job sharing - No 50 645
2017 Income averaging - Yes 48 12
2017 Income averaging - No 50 636
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 645
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 261
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 50 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 595
2014 Telework - No 47 662
2014 Telework - Yes 50 28
2014 Job sharing - No 48 689
2014 Income averaging - Yes 50 22
2014 Income averaging - No 47 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 276

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 66 146
2017 Compressed workweek - No 65 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 89
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 65 559
2017 Telework - No 65 596
2017 Telework - Yes 73 52
2017 Job sharing - No 65 645
2017 Income averaging - No 65 636
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 65 645
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 67 261
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 61 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 63 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 595
2014 Telework - No 63 662
2014 Telework - Yes 61 28
2014 Job sharing - No 63 689
2014 Income averaging - Yes 60 22
2014 Income averaging - No 63 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 63 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 276

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 146
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 89
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 559
2017 Telework - No 8 596
2017 Job sharing - No 8 645
2017 Income averaging - No 8 636
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 645
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 261
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 595
2014 Telework - No 5 662
2014 Job sharing - No 5 689
2014 Income averaging - No 5 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 276

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 0 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 89
2017 Telework - Yes 0 52
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 387
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 595
2014 Telework - No 0 662
2014 Telework - Yes 0 28
2014 Job sharing - No 0 689
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2014 Income averaging - No 0 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 276

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 145
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 89
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 558
2017 Telework - No 7 595
2017 Job sharing - No 7 644
2017 Income averaging - No 7 635
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 644
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 260
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 595
2014 Telework - No 4 662
2014 Job sharing - No 4 689
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2014 Income averaging - No 4 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 276

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 8 146
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 502
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 559
2017 Telework - No 5 596
2017 Job sharing - No 5 645
2017 Income averaging - No 5 636
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 645
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 261
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 166
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 95
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 595
2014 Telework - No 5 662
2014 Job sharing - No 5 689
2014 Income averaging - No 5 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 276

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 501
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 558
2017 Telework - No 3 594
2017 Job sharing - No 3 643
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 3 634
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 643
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 259
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 524
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 595
2014 Telework - No 4 662
2014 Telework - Yes 0 28
2014 Job sharing - No 4 689
2014 Income averaging - No 3 668
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 414
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 276
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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 12 88 676
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 89 2937
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 87 422
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 3191
2017 Telework - No 11 89 3316
2017 Telework - Yes 8 92 297
2017 Job sharing - Yes 0 100 10
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 3603
2017 Income averaging - Yes 7 93 79
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 3534
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 100 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 3603
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 2349
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 1264
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 1052
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 93 3702
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 91 588
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 4166
2014 Telework - No 7 93 4564
2014 Telework - Yes 4 96 190
2014 Job sharing - Yes 0 100 13
2014 Job sharing - No 7 93 4741
2014 Income averaging - Yes 7 93 112
2014 Income averaging - No 7 93 4642
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 3014
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1740

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 80
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 339
2017 Telework - No 36 370
2017 Telework - Yes 39 23
2017 Job sharing - No 36 393
2017 Income averaging - No 36 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 144
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 52
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 286
2014 Telework - No 35 331
2014 Job sharing - No 35 338
2014 Income averaging - No 36 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 204
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 134

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 82 80
2017 Compressed workweek - No 78 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 78 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 339
2017 Telework - No 79 370
2017 Job sharing - No 79 393
2017 Income averaging - No 78 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 79 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 78 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 80 144
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 76 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 78 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 84 52
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 76 286
2014 Telework - No 77 331
2014 Job sharing - No 78 338
2014 Income averaging - No 77 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 77 204
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 79 134

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 339
2017 Telework - No 4 370
2017 Job sharing - No 5 393
2017 Income averaging - No 5 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 144
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 286
2014 Telework - No 4 331
2014 Job sharing - No 4 338
2014 Income averaging - No 4 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 204
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 134

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 80
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 54
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 339
2017 Telework - No 0 370
2017 Telework - Yes 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 393
2017 Income averaging - No 0 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 144
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 82
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 286
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 204

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 6 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 339
2017 Telework - No 4 370
2017 Telework - Yes 21 23
2017 Job sharing - No 5 393
2017 Income averaging - No 5 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 144
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 286
2014 Telework - No 5 331
2014 Job sharing - No 5 338
2014 Income averaging - No 5 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 204

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 3 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 339
2017 Telework - No 3 370
2017 Job sharing - No 4 393
2017 Income averaging - No 4 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 249
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 144
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 286
2014 Telework - No 5 331
2014 Job sharing - No 4 338
2014 Income averaging - No 4 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 204
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 134

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 313
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 339
2017 Telework - No 6 370
2017 Telework - Yes 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 6 393
2017 Income averaging - No 6 387
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 393
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 249
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 9 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 256
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 52
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 286
2014 Telework - No 8 331
2014 Job sharing - No 8 338
2014 Income averaging - No 8 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 204
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 134