2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Veterans Affairs 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 38 40 11 5 3 2 1 80 9 369
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 37 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 1097
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 40 11 2 2 2 1 85 4 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 37 11 6 3 3 0 80 9 1290
2017 Telework - No 41 38 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 1368
2017 Telework - Yes 41 34 12 2 4 6 0 80 7 98
2017 Job sharing - No 41 37 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 1465
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 66 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 41 37 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 1456
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 53 29 9 9 0 0 0 82 9 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 37 11 5 3 3 0 81 8 1455
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 36 11 6 2 3 0 80 9 875
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 40 10 4 3 2 1 82 8 591
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 35 17 3 2 5 1 77 5 438
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 34 18 4 3 6 1 74 7 1197
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 31 16 6 1 7 1 75 7 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 34 18 4 2 5 1 74 6 1455
2014 Telework - No 36 34 18 4 2 6 1 74 7 1581
2014 Telework - Yes 40 43 9 6 0 3 0 85 6 54
2014 Job sharing - No 36 34 18 4 2 6 1 75 7 1633
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 36 21 4 0 7 3 72 4 24
2014 Income averaging - No 36 34 18 4 2 6 1 75 7 1611
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 34 18 4 3 6 1 73 7 993
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 34 16 4 1 6 1 77 5 642

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 29 44 10 10 6 0 0 73 16 369
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 42 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 1096
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 40 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 43 9 10 6 0 0 76 15 1289
2017 Telework - No 34 42 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 1367
2017 Telework - Yes 31 47 6 10 5 0 0 78 16 98
2017 Job sharing - No 34 43 9 9 5 0 0 77 15 1464
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 65 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 34 42 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 1455
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 53 9 38 0 0 0 53 38 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 42 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 42 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 874
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 43 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 591
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 41 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 437
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 38 10 8 6 0 0 75 14 1198
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 36 10 9 6 1 0 75 15 178
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 39 11 8 5 0 0 76 14 1457
2014 Telework - No 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 1581
2014 Telework - Yes 32 40 16 6 5 0 1 74 11 54
2014 Job sharing - No 37 39 11 8 6 0 0 76 14 1633
2014 Income averaging - Yes 41 27 22 3 7 0 0 68 11 24
2014 Income averaging - No 37 39 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 1611
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 38 10 8 6 0 0 76 14 995
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 39 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 640

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 24 38 14 13 11 0 0 62 24 369
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 35 12 13 9 0 0 65 22 1096
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 38 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 175
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 36 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 1290
2017 Telework - No 29 35 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 1367
2017 Telework - Yes 21 47 7 14 10 0 0 68 25 98
2017 Job sharing - No 29 36 13 13 10 0 0 65 23 1464
2017 Income averaging - Yes 67 12 10 0 11 0 0 79 11 10
2017 Income averaging - No 28 36 13 13 10 0 0 64 23 1455
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 11 54 0 26 9 0 0 65 35 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 36 13 13 10 0 0 65 23 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 34 13 13 9 0 0 64 22 875
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 38 12 12 11 0 0 65 23 590
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 17 34 16 16 16 0 0 52 32 439
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 32 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 1199
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 35 13 11 16 0 0 60 28 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 32 16 13 13 0 0 58 26 1458
2014 Telework - No 25 32 16 13 14 0 0 58 26 1584
2014 Telework - Yes 24 35 15 17 9 0 0 59 26 54
2014 Job sharing - No 25 33 16 13 13 0 0 58 26 1636
2014 Income averaging - Yes 16 21 26 30 7 0 0 37 37 24
2014 Income averaging - No 25 33 16 13 13 0 0 58 26 1614
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 31 16 12 12 0 0 60 24 995
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 35 15 14 16 0 0 55 30 643

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 14 40 13 19 12 2 0 55 31 367
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 39 14 14 11 1 0 61 25 1093
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 42 14 9 8 1 0 68 17 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 39 14 16 11 1 0 59 27 1286
2017 Telework - No 20 39 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 1362
2017 Telework - Yes 17 41 13 16 11 1 0 59 28 98
2017 Job sharing - No 20 39 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 1459
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 38 0 12 11 0 0 77 23 10
2017 Income averaging - No 20 39 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 1450
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 36 0 35 20 8 0 39 61 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 39 14 15 11 1 0 60 26 1449
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 38 14 15 10 1 0 60 26 873
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 40 13 15 12 2 0 59 27 587

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 32 35 10 12 11 0 0 67 23 369
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 33 11 10 7 0 0 71 17 1097
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 27 11 9 3 0 0 77 11 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 35 11 11 9 0 0 69 20 1290
2017 Telework - No 36 33 11 11 8 0 0 69 19 1368
2017 Telework - Yes 39 44 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 98
2017 Job sharing - No 36 34 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 1465
2017 Income averaging - Yes 57 33 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 10
2017 Income averaging - No 36 34 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 1456
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 38 35 9 18 0 0 0 73 18 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 34 11 10 8 0 0 70 19 1455
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 34 12 11 8 0 0 69 19 875
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 33 10 10 8 0 0 72 19 591
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 28 38 11 13 9 1 0 66 22 438
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 27 11 12 9 1 1 68 21 1198
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 33 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 29 11 13 9 1 1 67 22 1456
2014 Telework - No 37 30 11 12 9 1 1 67 21 1582
2014 Telework - Yes 36 31 12 13 9 0 0 67 22 54
2014 Job sharing - No 37 30 11 12 9 1 1 67 21 1634
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 31 22 8 7 0 0 63 15 24
2014 Income averaging - No 37 30 11 12 9 1 1 67 21 1612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 26 11 12 9 1 1 68 21 994
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 36 11 12 9 0 0 67 21 642

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 22 41 15 12 10 0 0 62 22 367
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 40 12 12 8 0 0 69 20 1095
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 38 14 8 5 0 0 73 13 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 40 12 12 9 0 0 66 21 1288
2017 Telework - No 27 40 13 12 8 0 0 67 21 1365
2017 Telework - Yes 26 46 10 6 12 0 0 72 18 97
2017 Job sharing - No 27 40 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 1461
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 59 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 27 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 1452
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 9 18 29 35 9 0 0 27 44 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 40 12 12 8 0 0 67 20 1451
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 40 11 12 8 0 0 68 21 875
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 40 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 587
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 17 32 15 19 18 0 0 49 37 439
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 30 20 15 12 0 0 53 27 1199
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 28 14 16 13 0 0 57 30 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 31 19 16 14 0 0 51 30 1458
2014 Telework - No 21 30 19 16 14 0 0 52 30 1584
2014 Telework - Yes 27 28 12 19 15 0 0 54 34 54
2014 Job sharing - No 21 30 19 16 14 0 0 52 30 1636
2014 Income averaging - Yes 8 17 27 19 28 0 0 25 47 24
2014 Income averaging - No 22 30 18 16 14 0 0 52 29 1614
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 30 21 15 13 0 0 52 27 995
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 30 15 18 16 0 0 51 34 643

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 33 47 9 5 5 0 0 80 11 366
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 42 9 7 3 0 0 82 10 1098
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 42 8 3 2 0 0 87 5 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 43 9 7 4 0 0 81 10 1288
2017 Telework - No 38 43 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 1367
2017 Telework - Yes 34 51 6 4 4 0 0 85 9 97
2017 Job sharing - No 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1463
2017 Income averaging - Yes 46 41 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 81 10 1454
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 47 26 9 0 0 0 65 9 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 43 9 6 4 0 0 82 10 1453
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 42 8 7 3 0 0 81 10 877
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 46 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 587
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 39 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 439
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 34 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1193
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 34 11 11 3 0 2 75 14 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 36 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 1452
2014 Telework - No 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1579
2014 Telework - Yes 44 23 22 6 1 0 4 70 8 53
2014 Job sharing - No 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 77 13 1631
2014 Income averaging - Yes 16 44 12 14 14 0 0 60 28 24
2014 Income averaging - No 41 35 10 8 4 0 0 77 13 1608
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 34 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 991
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 38 12 9 4 0 0 75 13 641
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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 24 8 7 10 0 0 74 17 369
2017 Compressed workweek - No 52 26 7 6 7 0 0 79 13 1099
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 29 7 3 7 1 0 83 10 175
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 25 8 7 8 0 0 77 15 1293
2017 Telework - No 52 25 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 1370
2017 Telework - Yes 45 31 7 8 8 1 0 76 17 98
2017 Job sharing - No 52 26 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 1467
2017 Income averaging - Yes 71 10 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2017 Income averaging - No 52 26 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 1458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 47 35 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 26 8 6 8 0 0 78 14 1457
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 52 26 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 878
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 26 7 6 9 0 0 77 15 590

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 52 25 9 5 7 2 0 78 12 368
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 27 9 4 6 1 0 81 10 1097
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 28 6 3 6 1 0 85 9 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 26 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 1291
2017 Telework - No 54 26 9 4 6 1 0 81 11 1367
2017 Telework - Yes 48 31 8 4 8 1 0 79 12 98
2017 Job sharing - No 54 26 9 4 6 1 0 80 11 1464
2017 Income averaging - Yes 81 0 9 10 0 0 0 81 10 10
2017 Income averaging - No 53 26 9 4 6 1 0 80 11 1455
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 47 44 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 26 9 4 6 1 0 80 11 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 26 9 5 6 0 0 80 11 877
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 26 8 4 7 1 0 81 11 588

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 22 33 13 16 16 0 0 55 32 368
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 32 13 13 13 0 0 61 26 1097
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 31 7 16 11 1 0 66 27 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 33 14 13 14 0 0 59 27 1291
2017 Telework - No 27 32 13 13 14 0 0 60 27 1367
2017 Telework - Yes 22 37 8 19 15 0 0 59 33 98
2017 Job sharing - No 27 33 13 14 14 0 0 60 27 1464
2017 Income averaging - Yes 41 37 10 0 12 0 0 78 12 10
2017 Income averaging - No 27 33 13 14 14 0 0 60 28 1455
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 54 11 17 17 0 0 54 35 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 32 13 14 14 0 0 60 27 1454
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 33 14 13 13 0 0 60 26 877
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 33 11 15 15 0 0 59 30 588

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 34 38 14 7 6 0 0 72 13 368
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 33 10 8 3 0 0 79 10 1095
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 32 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 172
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 35 11 7 4 0 0 77 11 1291
2017 Telework - No 43 35 11 7 3 0 0 78 11 1366
2017 Telework - Yes 38 35 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 97
2017 Job sharing - No 43 35 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1463
2017 Income averaging - Yes 83 17 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 43 35 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1453
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 8 74 8 0 9 0 0 83 9 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 34 11 7 4 0 0 78 11 1452
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 33 11 7 2 0 0 79 10 877
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 11 7 6 0 0 75 13 586

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 14 38 28 16 0 0 18 44 364
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 20 42 22 12 0 0 25 34 1073
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 22 42 20 10 1 0 28 30 170
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 18 40 24 13 0 0 22 37 1267
2017 Telework - No 5 19 41 23 12 0 0 24 36 1341
2017 Telework - Yes 3 12 39 29 17 0 0 15 46 96
2017 Job sharing - No 5 19 41 24 13 0 0 23 36 1436
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 63 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 5 18 41 24 13 0 0 23 36 1427
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 8 47 27 18 0 0 8 45 11
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 19 41 23 13 0 0 23 36 1426
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 20 41 23 11 0 0 25 34 858
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 16 39 25 14 0 0 21 39 579

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 17 29 39 11 4 0 0 15 45 364
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 23 39 19 6 0 0 25 36 1084
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 19 41 22 8 0 0 30 28 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 26 39 16 5 0 0 21 39 1274
2017 Telework - No 13 25 39 17 6 0 0 23 38 1351
2017 Telework - Yes 12 21 49 13 4 0 0 18 34 97
2017 Job sharing - No 13 25 39 17 6 0 0 22 38 1447
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 7 42 39 11 0 0 51 7 10
2017 Income averaging - No 13 25 39 17 6 0 0 22 38 1438
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 20 32 48 0 0 0 0 0 52 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 25 39 17 6 0 0 23 38 1438
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 25 38 18 6 0 0 24 37 866
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 25 41 15 5 0 0 20 39 582
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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 23 77 365
2017 Compressed workweek - No 18 82 1092
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 174
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 1283
2017 Telework - No 19 81 1359
2017 Telework - Yes 26 74 98
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 1456
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 1448
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 81 1446
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 872
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 585
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 80 438
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 83 1195
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 84 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 82 1453
2014 Telework - No 18 82 1579
2014 Telework - Yes 17 83 54
2014 Job sharing - No 18 82 1631
2014 Income averaging - No 18 82 1609
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 991
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 642

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 83
2017 Compressed workweek - No 52 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 31
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 247
2017 Telework - No 52 252
2017 Telework - Yes 43 26
2017 Job sharing - No 51 278
2017 Income averaging - No 51 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 51 275
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 154
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 124
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 62 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 53 219
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 81 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 266
2014 Telework - No 55 292
2014 Job sharing - No 55 301
2014 Income averaging - No 55 298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 183
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 65 118

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 55 83
2017 Compressed workweek - No 65 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 31
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 247
2017 Telework - No 61 252
2017 Telework - Yes 73 26
2017 Job sharing - No 62 278
2017 Income averaging - No 62 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 275
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 63 154
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 124
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 61 219
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 266
2014 Telework - No 57 292
2014 Job sharing - No 58 301
2014 Income averaging - No 57 298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 63 183
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 118

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 83
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 247
2017 Telework - No 7 252
2017 Job sharing - No 7 278
2017 Income averaging - No 7 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 275
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 154
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 124
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 219
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 7 266
2014 Telework - No 6 292
2014 Job sharing - No 7 301
2014 Income averaging - No 6 298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 183
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 118

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 3 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 247
2017 Telework - No 3 252
2017 Job sharing - No 3 278
2017 Income averaging - No 3 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 275
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 124
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 82

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 4 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 247
2017 Telework - No 3 252
2017 Job sharing - No 3 278
2017 Income averaging - No 3 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 275
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 154
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 4 266
2014 Telework - No 4 292
2014 Job sharing - No 4 301

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 20 83
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 247
2017 Telework - No 12 252
2017 Job sharing - No 11 278
2017 Income averaging - No 11 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 275
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 154
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 124
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 15 82
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 219
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 266
2014 Telework - No 9 292
2014 Job sharing - No 9 301
2014 Income averaging - No 9 298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 183
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 118

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 195
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 247
2017 Telework - No 3 252
2017 Telework - Yes 0 26
2017 Job sharing - No 3 278
2017 Income averaging - No 3 278
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 275
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 219
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 266
2014 Telework - No 6 292
2014 Job sharing - No 6 301
2014 Income averaging - No 6 298
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 183
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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 91 364
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 90 1094
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 88 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 90 1282
2017 Telework - No 9 91 1361
2017 Telework - Yes 18 82 97
2017 Job sharing - No 10 90 1457
2017 Income averaging - No 10 90 1448
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 90 1448
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 873
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 585
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 95 435
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 1198
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 91 180
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 1453
2014 Telework - No 7 93 1579
2014 Telework - Yes 10 90 54
2014 Job sharing - No 7 93 1631
2014 Income averaging - No 7 93 1609
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 994
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 639

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 105
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 118
2017 Telework - No 33 121
2017 Telework - Yes 30 17
2017 Job sharing - No 33 138
2017 Income averaging - No 33 137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 137
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 78
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 60
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 88
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 89
2014 Telework - No 41 99
2014 Job sharing - No 40 104
2014 Income averaging - No 40 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 69
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 35

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 90 105
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 91 118
2017 Telework - No 91 121
2017 Job sharing - No 90 138
2017 Income averaging - No 90 137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 90 137
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 92 78
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 89 60
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 96 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 74 88
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 81 89
2014 Telework - No 76 99
2014 Job sharing - No 77 104
2014 Income averaging - No 77 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 76 69
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 80 35

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 33
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 20
2017 Telework - Yes 0 17
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 60
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 69

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Telework - No 4 121
2017 Telework - Yes 0 17
2017 Job sharing - No 3 138
2017 Income averaging - No 3 137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 137
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 88
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 89
2014 Telework - No 0 99
2014 Job sharing - No 0 104
2014 Income averaging - No 0 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 69
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 35

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 33
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 15
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 35

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 6 105
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 118
2017 Telework - No 8 121
2017 Telework - Yes 0 17
2017 Job sharing - No 7 138
2017 Income averaging - No 7 137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 137
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 78
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 11 88
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 89
2014 Telework - No 9 99
2014 Job sharing - No 9 104
2014 Income averaging - No 9 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 69

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 105
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 118
2017 Telework - No 6 121
2017 Telework - Yes 0 17
2017 Job sharing - No 5 138
2017 Income averaging - No 5 137
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 137
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 78
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16