2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for the Public Service Commission of 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 61 29 7 0 2 2 0 91 2 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 28 7 6 2 3 0 85 8 419
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 17 6 1 0 6 0 92 1 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 30 7 5 2 2 0 85 8 432
2017 Telework - No 54 29 6 5 2 3 0 86 8 406
2017 Telework - Yes 65 22 8 3 0 2 0 89 3 98
2017 Job sharing - No 56 28 7 5 2 3 0 86 7 503
2017 Income averaging - Yes 73 27 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Income averaging - No 56 28 7 5 2 3 0 86 7 489
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 56 28 7 5 2 2 0 86 7 502
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 30 6 7 3 3 0 83 10 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 25 7 1 1 3 0 91 2 206
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 38 5 6 5 7 0 83 12 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 35 12 3 2 6 0 82 5 476
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 25 12 3 0 2 2 84 4 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 37 11 3 3 6 0 82 6 520
2014 Telework - No 41 36 11 3 3 5 0 82 6 520
2014 Telework - Yes 51 28 10 0 1 10 0 87 2 58
2014 Job sharing - No 41 35 11 3 3 6 0 82 6 577
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 37 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 16
2014 Income averaging - No 41 35 11 3 3 6 0 82 6 562
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 37 12 3 3 6 0 81 6 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 33 9 3 2 6 0 84 6 206

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 54 30 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 32 11 8 5 0 0 76 12 417
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 24 13 4 1 0 0 81 5 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 33 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 430
2017 Telework - No 45 31 11 8 5 0 0 76 13 404
2017 Telework - Yes 51 32 12 5 1 0 0 83 6 98
2017 Job sharing - No 46 31 11 7 4 0 0 77 12 501
2017 Income averaging - Yes 52 41 0 6 0 0 0 94 6 15
2017 Income averaging - No 46 31 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 487
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 32 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 500
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 33 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 296
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 30 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 206
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 37 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 475
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 30 4 5 2 0 0 89 7 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 36 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 519
2014 Telework - No 47 35 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 519
2014 Telework - Yes 50 36 7 5 2 0 0 87 7 58
2014 Job sharing - No 48 35 10 3 3 0 0 83 6 576
2014 Income averaging - Yes 57 37 7 0 0 0 0 93 0 16
2014 Income averaging - No 47 35 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 561
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 35 12 3 3 0 0 82 6 371
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 37 7 4 3 0 0 86 7 206

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 37 38 13 10 2 0 0 74 12 84
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 33 15 10 7 0 0 68 17 414
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 38 10 5 0 0 1 84 6 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 33 15 10 7 0 0 67 18 426
2017 Telework - No 35 31 16 11 7 0 0 67 18 400
2017 Telework - Yes 37 45 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 98
2017 Job sharing - No 35 34 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 497
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 60 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 15
2017 Income averaging - No 36 33 15 10 6 0 0 69 16 483
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 34 15 10 6 0 0 70 15 496
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 28 17 11 8 0 0 63 20 293
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 205
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 23 43 19 12 3 0 0 66 15 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 36 14 13 6 0 1 67 20 476
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 32 12 17 2 0 0 69 19 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 38 15 12 6 0 1 66 19 520
2014 Telework - No 28 37 15 13 6 0 1 66 19 520
2014 Telework - Yes 29 41 14 13 2 0 0 71 15 58
2014 Job sharing - No 28 38 15 13 6 0 1 67 19 577
2014 Income averaging - Yes 25 43 7 24 0 0 0 69 24 16
2014 Income averaging - No 28 37 15 13 6 0 1 66 19 562
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 14 12 7 0 1 67 19 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 16 15 3 0 0 66 18 206

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 31 38 14 12 5 0 0 68 18 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 37 15 13 7 2 0 64 21 418
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 48 11 11 0 0 0 79 11 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 35 15 13 8 2 0 62 22 431
2017 Telework - No 27 34 15 13 8 2 0 63 21 405
2017 Telework - Yes 23 49 12 13 2 1 0 73 15 98
2017 Job sharing - No 26 37 15 13 7 2 0 65 20 502
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 54 7 14 0 0 0 79 14 15
2017 Income averaging - No 27 37 15 13 7 2 0 64 21 488
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 37 15 13 7 2 0 65 20 501
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 32 15 14 9 3 0 60 24 297
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 44 13 11 3 0 0 72 14 206

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 43 36 12 5 5 0 0 79 9 84
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 32 8 9 6 0 0 76 16 413
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 25 3 3 1 0 0 93 4 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 34 10 10 7 0 0 74 16 425
2017 Telework - No 41 32 10 10 7 0 0 73 17 400
2017 Telework - Yes 55 36 5 3 1 0 0 91 4 97
2017 Job sharing - No 43 32 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 496
2017 Income averaging - Yes 66 34 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 15
2017 Income averaging - No 43 33 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 482
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 33 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 495
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 33 10 12 8 0 1 69 20 293
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 32 7 3 3 0 0 87 6 204
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 42 34 12 7 5 0 1 76 12 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 35 10 9 4 1 0 78 13 475
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 37 9 3 2 0 0 86 5 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 35 10 9 4 1 0 76 13 519
2014 Telework - No 41 35 11 8 4 1 0 77 12 520
2014 Telework - Yes 45 37 5 10 1 0 0 83 12 57
2014 Job sharing - No 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 78 12 576
2014 Income averaging - Yes 50 37 6 7 0 0 0 87 7 16
2014 Income averaging - No 42 35 10 8 4 1 0 77 13 561
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 34 10 9 5 1 0 76 14 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 37 9 7 3 0 0 80 10 205

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 31 44 14 4 7 0 0 75 11 84
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 35 15 13 6 0 0 66 19 416
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 33 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 37 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 428
2017 Telework - No 31 35 15 12 7 0 0 66 19 402
2017 Telework - Yes 33 40 15 7 5 0 0 74 12 98
2017 Job sharing - No 32 36 15 11 6 0 0 68 18 499
2017 Income averaging - Yes 53 34 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2017 Income averaging - No 31 36 15 11 6 0 0 67 18 485
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 36 15 11 6 0 0 68 17 498
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 35 17 15 7 0 0 62 22 295
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 39 11 6 6 0 0 77 12 205
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 28 46 11 6 10 0 0 74 15 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 39 16 10 5 0 0 69 15 475
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 35 16 7 2 0 0 75 9 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 41 15 9 6 0 0 70 16 519
2014 Telework - No 30 41 15 8 6 0 0 71 15 519
2014 Telework - Yes 29 36 18 15 2 0 0 65 17 58
2014 Job sharing - No 30 40 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 576
2014 Income averaging - Yes 37 31 19 6 7 0 0 68 13 16
2014 Income averaging - No 29 41 15 9 6 0 0 70 15 561
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 40 16 9 6 0 0 69 15 371
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 42 14 8 6 0 0 72 14 206

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 37 48 4 7 4 0 0 85 11 84
2017 Compressed workweek - No 35 39 13 9 4 0 0 74 13 416
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 42 7 4 0 0 0 89 4 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 40 12 10 4 0 0 74 14 428
2017 Telework - No 34 41 12 9 4 0 0 74 14 402
2017 Telework - Yes 42 41 10 6 1 0 0 83 7 98
2017 Job sharing - No 35 41 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 499
2017 Income averaging - Yes 53 34 0 13 0 0 0 87 13 15
2017 Income averaging - No 35 41 12 9 4 0 0 76 12 485
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 41 12 9 3 0 0 76 12 498
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 40 15 10 4 0 0 71 15 295
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 41 7 6 3 0 0 83 9 205
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 48 12 3 2 0 0 83 5 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 14 7 3 0 0 76 10 476
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 41 12 5 0 0 0 82 5 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 520
2014 Telework - No 36 42 12 7 3 0 0 78 9 520
2014 Telework - Yes 32 41 22 3 2 0 0 73 5 58
2014 Job sharing - No 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 577
2014 Income averaging - Yes 43 38 12 7 0 0 0 81 7 16
2014 Income averaging - No 35 42 13 6 3 0 0 77 9 562
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 40 13 7 3 1 0 76 11 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 44 14 4 2 0 0 80 6 206
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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 61 22 4 5 8 0 0 83 13 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 52 23 10 8 7 0 0 75 15 419
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 74 11 3 8 4 0 0 86 12 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 25 10 7 8 0 0 75 15 432
2017 Telework - No 52 23 10 7 9 0 0 75 15 406
2017 Telework - Yes 60 21 7 9 2 1 0 82 11 98
2017 Job sharing - No 53 23 9 7 7 0 0 76 14 503
2017 Income averaging - Yes 65 20 0 14 0 0 0 86 14 15
2017 Income averaging - No 53 23 9 7 8 0 0 76 14 489
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 53 23 9 7 7 0 0 76 14 502
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 25 12 7 9 0 0 72 16 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 20 5 7 5 0 0 83 12 206

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 62 14 16 5 3 0 0 77 7 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 23 14 6 7 1 0 73 13 417
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 72 17 6 2 3 0 0 89 5 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 22 16 6 6 1 0 71 13 430
2017 Telework - No 50 21 15 6 7 0 0 72 13 404
2017 Telework - Yes 57 22 13 4 2 2 0 81 6 98
2017 Job sharing - No 52 21 14 6 6 1 0 74 12 501
2017 Income averaging - Yes 70 7 23 0 0 0 0 77 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 51 22 14 6 6 1 0 74 12 488
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 21 14 6 6 1 0 74 12 500
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 23 16 7 8 1 0 68 15 297
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 18 12 4 2 1 0 81 7 205

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 41 32 9 10 8 0 0 73 18 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 27 15 14 11 0 0 59 25 417
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 28 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 28 15 14 11 0 0 60 25 430
2017 Telework - No 34 26 16 13 11 0 0 60 24 404
2017 Telework - Yes 33 37 6 17 6 0 0 71 23 98
2017 Job sharing - No 34 28 14 13 10 0 0 62 24 501
2017 Income averaging - Yes 46 20 20 0 14 0 0 66 14 15
2017 Income averaging - No 34 28 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 487
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 28 14 14 10 0 0 62 24 500
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 26 17 14 12 1 0 56 26 296
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 31 10 12 8 0 0 70 20 206

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 24 31 25 12 4 3 0 58 16 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 21 31 26 12 8 2 0 54 20 418
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 37 23 10 5 2 1 61 16 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 31 26 12 7 2 0 54 20 431
2017 Telework - No 22 30 28 10 8 2 0 53 18 405
2017 Telework - Yes 21 40 15 19 5 1 0 61 24 98
2017 Job sharing - No 22 31 26 12 7 2 0 55 19 502
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 40 28 6 0 0 0 66 6 15
2017 Income averaging - No 22 31 26 12 7 2 0 54 20 488
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 32 26 12 7 2 0 55 19 501
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 29 28 12 8 2 0 51 20 297
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 35 22 11 6 2 0 60 17 206

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 18 45 17 13 0 0 25 30 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 24 40 21 11 1 0 28 32 411
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 25 27 29 11 0 0 33 40 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 22 43 19 11 1 0 26 30 424
2017 Telework - No 5 24 40 19 12 1 0 28 31 399
2017 Telework - Yes 4 18 45 24 8 0 0 23 32 97
2017 Job sharing - No 5 23 41 20 11 1 0 28 31 495
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 19 48 25 7 0 0 19 33 15
2017 Income averaging - No 5 23 41 20 11 1 0 28 31 481
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 23 41 20 11 1 0 27 32 494
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 23 40 20 12 1 0 27 32 291
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 22 43 20 10 0 0 27 30 205

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 20 45 19 8 0 0 27 28 85
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 22 39 19 11 0 1 30 31 413
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 22 33 20 14 0 1 34 32 71
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 22 42 19 9 0 0 28 30 427
2017 Telework - No 9 21 40 19 10 0 1 29 30 400
2017 Telework - Yes 6 25 39 17 13 0 0 30 31 98
2017 Job sharing - No 8 22 40 19 10 0 1 29 30 497
2017 Income averaging - Yes 6 6 67 7 14 0 0 21 13 15
2017 Income averaging - No 8 22 40 19 10 0 1 29 31 483
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 22 40 19 10 0 1 29 30 496
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 23 40 18 10 0 1 28 32 293
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 21 40 21 10 0 0 31 28 205
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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 13 87 84
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 78 416
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 72 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 428
2017 Telework - No 20 80 403
2017 Telework - Yes 23 77 97
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 499
2017 Income averaging - No 21 79 485
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 79 498
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 78 295
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 205
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 18 82 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 21 79 476
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 58
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 79 520
2014 Telework - No 20 80 520
2014 Telework - Yes 24 76 58
2014 Job sharing - No 21 79 577
2014 Income averaging - No 21 79 562
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 78 206

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 96
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 22
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 85
2017 Telework - No 47 84
2017 Telework - Yes 31 23
2017 Job sharing - No 44 106
2017 Income averaging - No 43 104
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 106
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 39
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 102
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 108
2014 Telework - No 39 105
2014 Telework - Yes 49 14
2014 Job sharing - No 40 119
2014 Income averaging - No 41 115
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 76
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 43

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 70 96
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 22
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 85
2017 Telework - No 68 84
2017 Telework - Yes 78 23
2017 Job sharing - No 70 106
2017 Income averaging - No 70 104
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 70 106
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 74 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 39
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 62 102
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 108
2014 Telework - No 60 105
2014 Telework - Yes 65 14
2014 Job sharing - No 61 119
2014 Income averaging - No 60 115
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 76
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 43

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 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 96
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 85
2017 Telework - No 10 84
2017 Job sharing - No 9 106
2017 Income averaging - No 8 104
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 106
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 68
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 102
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 108
2014 Telework - No 6 105
2014 Telework - Yes 0 14
2014 Job sharing - No 5 119
2014 Income averaging - No 5 115
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 76

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 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 96
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 22
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 85
2017 Telework - No 0 84
2017 Telework - Yes 0 23
2017 Job sharing - No 0 106
2017 Income averaging - No 0 104
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 106
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 39
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 102
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 108
2014 Telework - No 0 105
2014 Telework - Yes 0 14
2014 Job sharing - No 0 119
2014 Income averaging - No 0 115
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 76
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 43

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 0 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 22
2017 Telework - No 0 84
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 68
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 108
2014 Telework - No 7 105
2014 Telework - Yes 0 14
2014 Job sharing - No 6 119
2014 Income averaging - No 6 115

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 68
2014 Telework - Yes 0 14

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 96
2017 Job sharing - No 5 106
2017 Income averaging - No 5 104
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 106
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 102
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 108
2014 Telework - No 4 105
2014 Job sharing - No 5 119
2014 Income averaging - No 5 115
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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 - No 12 88 416
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 72
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 428
2017 Telework - No 11 89 402
2017 Telework - Yes 9 91 98
2017 Job sharing - No 10 90 499
2017 Income averaging - No 10 90 485
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 90 498
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 295
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 205
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 102
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 93 476
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 520
2014 Telework - No 7 93 520
2014 Telework - Yes 10 90 58
2014 Job sharing - No 7 93 577
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 100 16
2014 Income averaging - No 7 93 562
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 372
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 206

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 48
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 47
2017 Telework - No 18 43
2017 Job sharing - No 22 52
2017 Income averaging - No 21 50
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 51
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 38
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 14
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 31
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 36
2014 Telework - No 32 33
2014 Job sharing - No 30 39
2014 Income averaging - No 30 39
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 23
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 16

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 48
2017 Telework - No 0 43
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 38
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 16

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 48
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 47
2017 Telework - No 0 43
2017 Job sharing - No 0 52
2017 Income averaging - No 0 50
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 51
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 38
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 14
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 31
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 36
2014 Telework - No 0 33
2014 Job sharing - No 0 39
2014 Income averaging - No 0 39
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 23
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 16

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 14

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 0 48
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 47
2017 Telework - No 0 43
2017 Job sharing - No 0 52
2017 Income averaging - No 0 50
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 51
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 38
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 14