2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Natural Resources 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 33 11 6 0 6 0 82 6 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 37 10 4 2 5 0 83 6 1972
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 35 12 3 1 5 1 83 4 408
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 37 10 4 2 5 0 83 6 1783
2017 Telework - No 41 37 11 4 2 5 0 83 6 1931
2017 Telework - Yes 47 33 11 5 0 4 0 83 5 260
2017 Job sharing - No 41 37 11 4 2 5 0 83 6 2190
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 41 8 7 3 4 0 82 10 56
2017 Income averaging - No 41 37 11 4 2 5 0 83 6 2135
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 43 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 37 11 4 2 5 0 83 6 2179
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 11 4 2 5 0 83 6 1406
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 10 5 1 5 1 83 6 785
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 33 13 4 1 7 0 80 6 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 36 13 2 2 7 0 82 5 2558
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 39 11 3 1 7 0 85 4 562
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 35 13 3 2 6 0 81 5 2376
2014 Telework - No 40 35 13 3 2 7 0 81 5 2659
2014 Telework - Yes 42 36 10 3 2 7 0 84 5 279
2014 Job sharing - No 40 35 13 3 2 7 0 81 5 2935
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 35 17 3 2 10 0 75 5 102
2014 Income averaging - No 41 35 13 3 2 6 0 82 5 2836
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 34 14 2 2 7 1 81 5 1833
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 12 3 1 7 0 83 5 1105

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 36 43 13 5 3 0 0 79 7 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 1966
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 35 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 405
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 39 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1780
2017 Telework - No 40 39 10 7 5 0 0 79 12 1925
2017 Telework - Yes 44 36 8 8 4 0 0 81 12 260
2017 Job sharing - No 40 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2184
2017 Income averaging - Yes 28 47 11 7 6 0 0 75 14 56
2017 Income averaging - No 40 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2129
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 43 43 8 0 6 0 0 85 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 38 9 7 5 0 0 79 12 2173
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 39 10 7 5 0 0 78 12 1403
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 37 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 782
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 41 37 13 6 2 1 0 78 9 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2554
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 37 8 5 2 1 0 85 7 562
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 35 12 5 3 1 0 79 9 2372
2014 Telework - No 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2655
2014 Telework - Yes 42 37 8 7 4 1 0 80 12 279
2014 Job sharing - No 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 2931
2014 Income averaging - Yes 39 34 15 4 6 1 0 75 10 102
2014 Income averaging - No 44 36 11 5 3 1 0 81 8 2832
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 35 11 5 3 1 0 80 8 1829
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 37 11 6 3 1 0 81 8 1105

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 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 14 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 35 13 9 5 0 0 73 15 1970
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 29 13 8 5 0 0 74 13 403
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 37 13 10 5 0 0 72 15 1786
2017 Telework - No 36 35 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 1930
2017 Telework - Yes 44 33 8 9 6 0 0 77 15 259
2017 Job sharing - No 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 2188
2017 Income averaging - Yes 31 43 6 11 9 0 0 74 21 56
2017 Income averaging - No 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 2133
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 43 8 15 0 0 0 77 15 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 35 13 9 5 0 0 72 14 2177
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 36 14 10 5 0 0 72 14 1409
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 34 12 9 6 0 0 73 14 780
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 28 41 12 12 6 0 0 70 19 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 35 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2559
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 37 13 10 4 0 0 73 14 562
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 36 13 12 7 0 0 69 18 2377
2014 Telework - No 33 36 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2660
2014 Telework - Yes 37 35 9 11 7 0 0 72 18 279
2014 Job sharing - No 33 36 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 2936
2014 Income averaging - Yes 23 40 15 12 9 0 0 63 21 102
2014 Income averaging - No 33 36 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 2837
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 35 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 1834
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 38 12 11 6 0 0 70 17 1105

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 22 40 17 14 6 1 0 62 20 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 38 14 12 7 1 0 66 19 1972
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 37 13 11 6 2 1 69 18 407
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 39 15 12 7 1 0 65 20 1785
2017 Telework - No 26 39 14 12 7 1 0 66 20 1932
2017 Telework - Yes 31 35 15 11 7 0 0 67 17 260
2017 Job sharing - No 26 39 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 2191
2017 Income averaging - Yes 17 42 19 14 8 0 0 59 22 56
2017 Income averaging - No 27 39 14 12 7 1 0 66 19 2136
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 15 45 25 8 6 0 0 61 15 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 39 14 12 7 1 0 66 19 2180
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 15 12 7 1 0 66 19 1407
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 38 14 12 7 1 0 67 19 785

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 49 31 8 8 4 0 0 80 11 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 34 12 9 5 0 0 74 14 1974
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 30 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 406
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 34 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1788
2017 Telework - No 39 33 12 9 5 0 0 73 14 1934
2017 Telework - Yes 53 31 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 260
2017 Job sharing - No 41 33 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 2193
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 44 6 3 8 0 0 84 11 56
2017 Income averaging - No 41 33 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 2138
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 37 8 8 0 0 0 83 8 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 33 12 9 5 0 0 75 14 2182
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 34 13 10 5 0 0 71 16 1410
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 31 10 7 3 0 0 81 10 784
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 35 13 7 4 1 1 76 11 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 2558
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 34 10 6 2 0 1 82 8 562
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 33 14 9 5 1 1 71 15 2376
2014 Telework - No 38 34 13 9 5 0 1 73 14 2659
2014 Telework - Yes 49 30 8 7 4 1 1 81 11 279
2014 Job sharing - No 39 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 2935
2014 Income averaging - Yes 45 37 9 4 4 0 1 83 8 102
2014 Income averaging - No 39 33 13 9 5 1 1 73 14 2836
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 33 14 10 6 1 1 70 16 1833
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 11 6 3 0 1 79 10 1105

Question 6. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)
Somewhat agree
(%)
Neither agree nor disagree
(%)
Somewhat disagree
(%)
Strongly disagree
(%)
Don't know
(%)
Not applicable
(%)
Positive answers
(%)
Negative answers
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 42 15 7 4 0 0 74 12 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 40 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 1967
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 39 15 8 4 0 0 73 12 406
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 40 15 9 5 0 0 70 15 1780
2017 Telework - No 30 40 16 9 5 0 0 70 14 1927
2017 Telework - Yes 35 37 12 10 6 1 0 72 15 259
2017 Job sharing - No 30 40 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 2185
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 42 16 16 6 0 0 62 22 56
2017 Income averaging - No 30 40 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 2130
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 28 49 17 6 0 0 0 77 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 40 15 9 5 0 0 70 14 2174
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 40 16 9 5 0 0 69 15 1404
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 40 14 9 5 0 0 72 14 782
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 33 22 12 8 0 0 58 20 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 37 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 2557
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 40 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 561
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 36 19 11 6 0 0 63 18 2376
2014 Telework - No 27 37 19 11 6 1 0 64 17 2658
2014 Telework - Yes 26 37 16 12 9 0 0 63 21 279
2014 Job sharing - No 27 37 18 11 6 0 0 64 17 2934
2014 Income averaging - Yes 21 36 14 22 7 0 0 57 29 101
2014 Income averaging - No 27 37 18 11 6 1 0 65 17 2836
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 36 19 11 5 1 0 65 16 1834
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 17 12 7 0 0 64 19 1103

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 35 45 10 7 2 0 0 81 9 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 40 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 1973
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 41 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 406
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1787
2017 Telework - No 40 41 10 6 3 0 0 82 8 1934
2017 Telework - Yes 47 38 7 6 1 0 0 85 8 259
2017 Job sharing - No 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 2192
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 46 7 12 5 0 0 76 17 56
2017 Income averaging - No 41 41 10 6 2 0 0 82 8 2137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 36 49 8 6 0 0 0 85 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 41 9 6 3 0 0 82 8 2181
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 40 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1409
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 41 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 784
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 41 11 8 3 0 0 79 11 380
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 40 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 2557
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 41 7 7 1 0 0 85 8 561
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 40 12 8 3 0 0 77 10 2376
2014 Telework - No 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2658
2014 Telework - Yes 44 40 7 7 1 0 0 84 9 279
2014 Job sharing - No 38 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2934
2014 Income averaging - Yes 23 43 21 10 3 0 0 66 13 102
2014 Income averaging - No 39 40 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 2835
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 40 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 1833
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 41 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 1104
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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 32 6 4 6 0 0 84 10 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 25 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 1978
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 26 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 407
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 25 8 6 6 0 0 80 12 1791
2017 Telework - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 1938
2017 Telework - Yes 63 22 5 6 5 0 0 85 10 260
2017 Job sharing - No 55 25 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2197
2017 Income averaging - Yes 63 18 6 3 10 0 0 81 13 56
2017 Income averaging - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2142
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 49 18 18 15 0 0 0 67 15 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 25 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 2186
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 25 8 6 6 0 0 79 12 1413
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 26 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 785

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 51 29 8 5 6 1 0 81 11 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 57 22 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 1976
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 61 23 8 2 5 0 0 85 7 406
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 23 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 1789
2017 Telework - No 56 23 10 6 5 1 0 79 11 1935
2017 Telework - Yes 61 24 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 260
2017 Job sharing - No 56 23 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 2194
2017 Income averaging - Yes 69 13 6 5 8 0 0 82 13 56
2017 Income averaging - No 56 23 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 2139
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 49 9 33 8 0 0 0 58 8 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 23 9 6 5 1 0 80 11 2183
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 55 23 10 7 5 1 0 78 12 1412
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 23 8 4 5 1 0 83 9 783

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 30 35 16 12 6 1 0 66 18 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 34 11 12 9 1 0 67 21 1972
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 35 7 10 9 0 0 73 20 405
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 34 13 13 9 1 0 65 21 1787
2017 Telework - No 31 35 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 1932
2017 Telework - Yes 37 30 9 15 8 0 0 67 23 260
2017 Job sharing - No 32 35 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 2191
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 35 12 8 10 0 0 70 18 56
2017 Income averaging - No 32 34 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 2136
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 21 56 17 0 6 0 0 77 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 34 12 12 9 1 0 67 21 2180
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 35 13 12 9 1 0 66 21 1409
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 33 10 12 8 0 0 69 20 783

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 41 20 9 3 2 0 68 12 220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 36 19 8 4 2 0 68 13 1971
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 36 17 8 4 3 0 70 12 406
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 20 9 4 2 0 67 13 1785
2017 Telework - No 29 37 20 8 4 2 0 67 12 1931
2017 Telework - Yes 29 38 16 10 5 2 0 69 15 260
2017 Job sharing - No 29 37 19 8 4 2 0 68 13 2190
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 34 22 15 4 0 0 59 19 56
2017 Income averaging - No 29 37 19 8 4 2 0 68 13 2135
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 38 22 34 0 6 0 0 60 6 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 37 19 9 4 2 0 68 13 2179
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 20 8 4 2 0 67 12 1407
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 18 9 4 3 0 68 13 784

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 27 45 19 5 0 0 30 25 218
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 21 42 22 10 0 0 25 33 1953
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 27 41 20 7 0 0 32 27 405
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 20 43 22 10 0 0 24 33 1766
2017 Telework - No 5 21 42 22 10 0 0 26 32 1912
2017 Telework - Yes 3 19 46 22 9 0 0 22 31 259
2017 Job sharing - No 4 21 42 22 10 0 0 26 32 2171
2017 Income averaging - Yes 8 18 37 25 12 0 0 26 37 56
2017 Income averaging - No 4 21 42 22 10 0 0 26 32 2115
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 10 23 38 29 0 0 0 33 29 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 21 42 22 10 0 0 26 32 2160
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 19 42 23 11 0 0 23 34 1393
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 26 42 20 7 0 0 30 28 778

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 6 16 41 29 7 0 0 36 23 216
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 23 38 22 9 0 1 31 30 1953
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 23 35 26 11 0 0 37 28 404
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 22 40 22 8 0 1 30 30 1765
2017 Telework - No 7 22 39 22 9 0 1 31 30 1912
2017 Telework - Yes 6 21 38 27 6 1 0 34 28 257
2017 Job sharing - No 7 22 39 22 9 0 1 32 29 2168
2017 Income averaging - Yes 10 29 35 12 14 0 0 26 39 56
2017 Income averaging - No 7 22 39 23 9 0 1 32 29 2113
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 15 51 35 0 0 0 35 15 12
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 22 39 22 9 0 1 32 30 2157
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 22 40 20 9 0 1 29 31 1393
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 21 37 26 9 0 0 36 27 776
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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 14 86 217
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 1963
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 82 402
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 1778
2017 Telework - No 19 81 1921
2017 Telework - Yes 15 85 259
2017 Job sharing - No 19 81 2179
2017 Income averaging - Yes 24 76 55
2017 Income averaging - No 19 81 2125
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 81 2168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 1404
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 776
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 88 379
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 84 2557
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 561
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 84 2375
2014 Telework - No 15 85 2657
2014 Telework - Yes 16 84 279
2014 Job sharing - No 16 84 2933
2014 Income averaging - Yes 11 89 102
2014 Income averaging - No 16 84 2834
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 1833
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 86 1103

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 32
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 350
2017 Telework - No 44 379
2017 Telework - Yes 47 42
2017 Job sharing - No 45 420
2017 Income averaging - Yes 36 13
2017 Income averaging - No 45 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 136
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 46
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 380
2014 Telework - No 48 408
2014 Telework - Yes 49 45
2014 Job sharing - No 48 453
2014 Income averaging - Yes 45 11
2014 Income averaging - No 48 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 151

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 64 32
2017 Compressed workweek - No 67 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 66 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 67 350
2017 Telework - No 66 379
2017 Telework - Yes 74 42
2017 Job sharing - No 66 420
2017 Income averaging - No 66 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 66 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 66 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 68 136
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 56 46
2014 Compressed workweek - No 62 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 63 380
2014 Telework - No 61 408
2014 Telework - Yes 63 45
2014 Job sharing - No 61 453
2014 Income averaging - Yes 82 11
2014 Income averaging - No 61 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 62 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 151

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 32
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 350
2017 Telework - No 7 379
2017 Telework - Yes 11 42
2017 Job sharing - No 7 420
2017 Income averaging - No 7 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 136
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 380
2014 Telework - No 8 408
2014 Job sharing - No 8 453
2014 Income averaging - No 8 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 151

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 32
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 350
2017 Telework - Yes 0 42
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 285
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 46
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 407
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 0 380
2014 Telework - No 0 408
2014 Telework - Yes 0 45
2014 Job sharing - No 0 453
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 0 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 151

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 4 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 350
2017 Telework - No 5 379
2017 Job sharing - No 5 420
2017 Income averaging - No 5 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 136
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 380
2014 Telework - No 3 408
2014 Job sharing - No 3 453
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 3 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 151

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 350
2017 Telework - No 3 379
2017 Job sharing - No 3 420
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2017 Income averaging - No 3 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 136
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 380
2014 Telework - No 3 408
2014 Job sharing - No 3 453
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 3 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 151

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 389
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 350
2017 Telework - No 3 379
2017 Job sharing - No 3 420
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2017 Income averaging - No 3 408
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 419
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 285
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 136
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 407
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 380
2014 Telework - No 4 408
2014 Job sharing - No 4 453
2014 Income averaging - No 4 442
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 302
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 151
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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 9 91 219
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 88 1971
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 87 407
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 1783
2017 Telework - No 12 88 1933
2017 Telework - Yes 12 88 257
2017 Job sharing - No 12 88 2189
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 75 56
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 2134
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 88 2178
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 1408
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 782
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 93 379
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 2554
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 94 561
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 2372
2014 Telework - No 8 92 2655
2014 Telework - Yes 8 92 278
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 2930
2014 Income averaging - Yes 7 93 101
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 2832
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 1832
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 1101

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 21
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 56
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 202
2017 Telework - No 34 226
2017 Telework - Yes 40 32
2017 Job sharing - No 34 258
2017 Income averaging - No 35 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 256
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 160
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 98
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 23 25
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 192
2014 Telework - No 28 205
2014 Telework - Yes 42 22
2014 Job sharing - No 29 227
2014 Income averaging - No 28 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 153
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 74

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 85 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 88 56
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 202
2017 Telework - No 84 226
2017 Job sharing - No 84 258
2017 Income averaging - No 84 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 84 256
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 83 160
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 86 98
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 88 25
2014 Compressed workweek - No 83 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 73 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 85 192
2014 Telework - No 84 205
2014 Telework - Yes 76 22
2014 Job sharing - No 83 227
2014 Income averaging - No 83 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 84 153
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 83 74

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 202
2017 Telework - No 4 226
2017 Telework - Yes 0 32
2017 Job sharing - No 4 258
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2017 Income averaging - No 4 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 256
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 202
2014 Job sharing - No 2 227
2014 Income averaging - No 2 220

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 21
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 202
2017 Telework - Yes 0 32
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 160
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 192
2014 Telework - No 0 205
2014 Telework - Yes 0 22
2014 Job sharing - No 0 227
2014 Income averaging - No 0 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 153
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 74

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 7 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 56
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 202
2017 Telework - No 7 226
2017 Job sharing - No 7 258
2017 Income averaging - No 7 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 256
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 160
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 98
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 192
2014 Telework - No 4 205
2014 Job sharing - No 4 227
2014 Income averaging - No 4 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 153

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 202
2017 Telework - No 4 226
2017 Job sharing - No 4 258
2017 Income averaging - No 4 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 256
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 98
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 192
2014 Telework - No 2 205
2014 Telework - Yes 0 22
2014 Job sharing - No 2 227
2014 Income averaging - No 2 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 153
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 74

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 237
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 56
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 202
2017 Telework - No 5 226
2017 Job sharing - No 6 258
2017 Income averaging - No 6 245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 256
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 160
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 98
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 202
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 192
2014 Telework - No 8 205
2014 Job sharing - No 7 227
2014 Income averaging - No 8 220
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 153