2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat 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 52 29 7 4 2 5 0 86 6 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 33 8 4 2 3 0 86 6 1256
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 34 8 4 0 4 0 87 5 168
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 33 8 4 2 4 0 86 6 1217
2017 Telework - No 50 34 8 4 2 4 0 86 6 1256
2017 Telework - Yes 55 28 7 4 1 5 0 86 6 129
2017 Job sharing - No 50 33 8 4 2 4 0 86 6 1383
2017 Income averaging - Yes 48 34 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 29
2017 Income averaging - No 50 33 8 4 2 4 0 86 6 1356
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 33 8 4 2 4 0 86 6 1378
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 34 8 3 2 3 0 86 6 1005
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 31 8 4 1 5 0 86 5 380
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 26 11 1 3 6 0 84 4 130
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 34 10 2 1 4 1 85 4 1268
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 28 10 4 4 6 0 82 8 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 34 10 2 1 4 1 86 3 1216
2014 Telework - No 48 33 10 2 2 4 1 86 4 1330
2014 Telework - Yes 46 31 15 3 0 6 0 82 3 68
2014 Job sharing - No 48 33 10 2 1 4 1 85 4 1398
2014 Income averaging - Yes 50 30 17 3 0 0 0 80 3 36
2014 Income averaging - No 48 33 10 2 2 4 1 85 4 1362
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 35 10 2 1 4 1 86 4 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 28 11 2 3 5 0 83 5 366

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 43 39 11 3 4 0 0 82 7 128
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 37 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 1251
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 62 28 5 3 1 0 1 91 4 167
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 38 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 1212
2017 Telework - No 45 37 7 7 4 0 0 83 10 1250
2017 Telework - Yes 60 30 5 4 1 0 0 90 5 129
2017 Job sharing - No 46 37 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 1377
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 42 11 0 3 0 0 86 3 29
2017 Income averaging - No 46 37 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 1350
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 37 7 6 3 0 0 83 10 1372
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 38 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 1001
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 34 6 4 2 0 0 88 6 378
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 54 31 8 2 3 1 0 86 5 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1269
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 32 6 3 3 1 1 88 6 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 34 9 4 2 0 0 86 5 1216
2014 Telework - No 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1330
2014 Telework - Yes 52 33 10 2 1 1 0 86 3 68
2014 Job sharing - No 52 34 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 1398
2014 Income averaging - Yes 48 39 6 6 3 0 0 86 8 36
2014 Income averaging - No 52 33 8 3 2 0 0 86 5 1362
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 34 9 4 2 0 0 86 6 1033
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 32 8 3 2 1 0 87 6 365

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 38 35 14 9 4 0 0 73 13 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1255
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 31 9 7 2 1 0 82 9 167
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 36 13 10 6 0 0 72 16 1217
2017 Telework - No 36 36 12 9 6 0 0 72 15 1255
2017 Telework - Yes 46 33 9 10 2 1 0 80 12 129
2017 Job sharing - No 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1382
2017 Income averaging - Yes 31 51 11 4 3 0 0 82 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 37 35 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1355
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 36 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 1377
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 36 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 1005
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 34 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 379
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 34 39 14 10 2 0 0 74 12 130
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 35 13 9 6 0 0 71 15 1268
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 29 13 9 5 0 0 73 14 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 36 14 9 6 0 0 71 15 1216
2014 Telework - No 36 36 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 1330
2014 Telework - Yes 42 29 10 15 4 0 0 71 19 68
2014 Job sharing - No 36 35 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 1398
2014 Income averaging - Yes 39 31 11 5 14 0 0 70 19 36
2014 Income averaging - No 36 36 14 9 6 0 0 72 15 1362
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 36 14 8 6 0 0 71 15 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 34 12 11 4 0 0 73 15 366

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 28 33 20 13 5 0 0 61 18 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 38 13 13 6 1 0 67 20 1252
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 39 13 10 3 1 0 74 13 167
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 37 14 14 7 1 0 65 21 1214
2017 Telework - No 27 38 14 13 7 1 0 66 20 1253
2017 Telework - Yes 33 34 14 16 3 0 0 67 19 128
2017 Job sharing - No 28 38 14 13 6 1 0 66 20 1379
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 58 7 14 0 0 0 78 14 29
2017 Income averaging - No 28 37 14 13 6 1 0 66 20 1352
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 37 14 13 6 1 0 66 20 1374
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 38 14 13 7 1 0 65 21 1002
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 37 14 13 4 1 0 68 17 379

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 36 5 6 4 0 0 85 10 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 30 9 10 4 1 1 76 15 1254
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 28 7 3 2 0 0 89 5 168
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 31 9 11 5 1 1 76 16 1215
2017 Telework - No 44 31 9 10 5 1 0 76 15 1255
2017 Telework - Yes 61 28 6 5 1 0 0 89 5 128
2017 Job sharing - No 46 31 8 10 4 1 0 77 14 1381
2017 Income averaging - Yes 61 35 0 3 0 0 0 97 3 29
2017 Income averaging - No 45 31 9 10 4 1 0 77 14 1354
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 31 8 10 4 1 0 77 14 1376
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 31 10 12 5 1 1 73 17 1004
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 31 5 5 2 0 0 88 7 379
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 32 8 8 6 0 0 78 14 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 33 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 1268
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 26 8 7 3 0 1 82 10 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 34 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 1215
2014 Telework - No 41 33 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 1329
2014 Telework - Yes 53 30 6 11 1 0 0 82 12 68
2014 Job sharing - No 42 33 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 1397
2014 Income averaging - Yes 59 25 5 6 5 0 0 84 11 36
2014 Income averaging - No 41 33 10 10 4 0 1 75 14 1361
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 35 11 11 4 0 1 74 15 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 28 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 365

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 33 43 16 4 4 0 0 76 8 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 36 11 8 5 0 0 77 12 1252
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 34 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 168
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 75 13 1213
2017 Telework - No 38 37 12 8 5 0 0 76 13 1252
2017 Telework - Yes 53 33 10 3 2 0 0 86 5 129
2017 Job sharing - No 40 37 11 8 4 0 0 77 12 1379
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 39 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 39 37 12 8 5 0 0 76 12 1352
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 37 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 1374
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 11 9 5 0 0 74 14 1001
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 37 12 4 2 0 0 82 6 380
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 42 20 2 5 1 0 73 7 130
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 38 14 9 4 0 0 72 14 1268
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 43 11 8 5 0 1 76 13 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 38 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 1216
2014 Telework - No 34 38 15 9 4 0 0 72 13 1330
2014 Telework - Yes 34 42 9 9 3 1 1 79 12 68
2014 Job sharing - No 34 38 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 1398
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 33 13 19 5 0 0 62 25 36
2014 Income averaging - No 34 39 14 8 4 0 0 73 13 1362
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 38 14 9 4 0 0 72 13 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 40 14 8 5 0 1 73 13 366

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 44 41 7 6 1 1 0 86 7 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 36 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1256
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 34 6 4 1 0 0 89 5 168
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1217
2017 Telework - No 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 1256
2017 Telework - Yes 53 38 3 3 3 0 0 91 6 129
2017 Job sharing - No 45 37 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 1383
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 45 4 4 4 0 0 89 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 45 37 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 1356
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 37 10 6 3 0 0 82 9 1378
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 37 11 7 3 0 0 80 10 1005
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 37 7 4 2 0 0 87 6 380
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 41 11 4 1 0 0 85 5 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 39 10 6 4 0 0 79 10 1268
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 39 10 5 4 0 1 81 9 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 10 1215
2014 Telework - No 40 40 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1329
2014 Telework - Yes 46 32 9 10 2 1 0 79 12 68
2014 Job sharing - No 41 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1397
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 45 8 11 3 0 0 78 14 36
2014 Income averaging - No 41 39 11 6 3 0 0 80 9 1361
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 11 6 4 0 0 80 10 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 40 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 365
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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 60 22 5 8 5 0 0 82 13 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 58 23 6 7 4 1 0 82 11 1250
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 22 3 6 2 0 0 89 8 166
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 23 7 7 5 1 0 81 12 1213
2017 Telework - No 58 23 7 7 4 1 0 81 12 1251
2017 Telework - Yes 63 28 2 6 1 0 0 91 8 128
2017 Job sharing - No 58 23 6 7 4 1 0 82 12 1377
2017 Income averaging - Yes 64 28 0 4 4 0 0 93 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 58 23 6 7 4 1 0 82 12 1350
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 58 23 6 7 4 1 0 82 12 1372
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 23 7 8 5 1 0 80 12 1002
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 24 4 6 3 0 0 87 9 377

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 57 23 7 5 7 1 0 81 12 128
2017 Compressed workweek - No 61 21 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 1248
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 19 7 3 1 0 0 88 5 166
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 59 21 8 6 4 1 0 82 10 1210
2017 Telework - No 60 21 9 6 4 1 0 82 10 1248
2017 Telework - Yes 66 25 5 2 2 0 0 91 5 128
2017 Job sharing - No 61 21 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 1374
2017 Income averaging - Yes 64 25 7 0 4 0 0 89 4 29
2017 Income averaging - No 61 21 8 5 4 1 0 82 9 1347
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 61 21 8 5 4 1 0 83 9 1369
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 21 9 6 4 1 0 81 10 1000
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 22 7 4 4 0 0 85 7 376

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 27 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 30 11 11 8 1 0 69 19 1250
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 31 11 8 3 0 0 78 11 166
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 30 12 11 9 1 0 68 21 1213
2017 Telework - No 39 29 11 11 9 0 0 68 20 1251
2017 Telework - Yes 39 35 14 5 6 1 0 75 11 128
2017 Job sharing - No 39 30 11 11 9 1 0 69 19 1377
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 48 4 3 4 0 0 89 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 39 29 12 11 9 1 0 68 20 1350
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 30 12 11 9 1 0 69 19 1372
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 30 12 11 10 1 0 67 21 1002
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 30 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 377

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 36 38 15 5 3 3 0 77 8 126
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 35 13 8 3 2 0 75 11 1245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 27 12 5 1 4 0 81 6 166
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 37 14 8 3 1 0 75 11 1205
2017 Telework - No 38 36 14 8 3 2 0 75 11 1243
2017 Telework - Yes 47 33 13 5 1 1 0 81 6 128
2017 Job sharing - No 38 36 14 7 3 2 0 76 11 1369
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 42 7 7 0 0 0 85 7 29
2017 Income averaging - No 38 36 14 7 3 2 0 75 11 1342
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 36 14 7 3 2 0 76 11 1364
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 37 14 8 4 1 0 74 12 997
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 33 12 6 1 3 0 80 8 374

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 22 41 23 10 0 0 26 32 129
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 17 44 25 10 0 0 21 35 1239
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 19 42 28 4 0 0 26 32 167
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 18 44 25 11 0 0 21 35 1201
2017 Telework - No 4 17 44 25 10 0 0 21 35 1240
2017 Telework - Yes 3 24 40 27 6 0 0 27 33 128
2017 Job sharing - No 4 18 43 25 10 0 0 22 35 1366
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 31 41 25 4 0 0 31 28 29
2017 Income averaging - No 4 18 43 25 10 0 0 22 35 1339
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 18 43 25 10 0 0 22 35 1361
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 16 44 25 11 0 0 20 36 990
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 22 42 25 7 0 0 27 31 378

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 9 26 39 20 7 0 0 26 35 127
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 23 42 19 6 0 0 25 32 1239
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 2 24 48 20 6 0 0 25 27 167
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 23 41 19 6 0 0 25 34 1199
2017 Telework - No 9 23 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 1238
2017 Telework - Yes 5 25 42 21 7 0 0 28 29 128
2017 Job sharing - No 9 24 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 1364
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 11 72 17 0 0 0 17 11 28
2017 Income averaging - No 9 24 41 19 6 0 0 26 33 1338
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 24 42 19 6 0 0 25 33 1359
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 24 40 19 6 0 0 25 34 990
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 23 46 19 7 0 0 26 28 376
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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 11 89 126
2017 Compressed workweek - No 21 79 1246
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 80 166
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 1206
2017 Telework - No 19 81 1244
2017 Telework - Yes 23 77 128
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 1370
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 1343
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 80 1365
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 997
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 375
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 16 84 130
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 83 1270
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 182
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 84 1218
2014 Telework - No 17 83 1332
2014 Telework - Yes 15 85 68
2014 Job sharing - No 17 83 1400
2014 Income averaging - Yes 25 75 36
2014 Income averaging - No 17 83 1364
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 1034
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 366

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 14
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 255
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 33
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 236
2017 Telework - No 35 240
2017 Telework - Yes 34 29
2017 Job sharing - No 35 269
2017 Income averaging - No 35 266
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 269
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 208
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 34 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 212
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 199
2014 Telework - No 35 224
2014 Job sharing - No 35 234
2014 Income averaging - No 34 225
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 166
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 68

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 76 255
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 33
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 79 236
2017 Telework - No 76 240
2017 Telework - Yes 75 29
2017 Job sharing - No 76 269
2017 Income averaging - No 76 266
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 76 269
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 78 208
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 82 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 75 212
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 75 35
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 76 199
2014 Telework - No 76 224
2014 Telework - Yes 61 10
2014 Job sharing - No 76 234
2014 Income averaging - No 76 225
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 75 166
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 79 68

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 255
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 33
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 236
2017 Telework - No 6 240
2017 Job sharing - No 5 269
2017 Income averaging - No 5 266
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 269
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 208
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 212
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 199
2014 Telework - No 6 224
2014 Job sharing - No 6 234
2014 Income averaging - No 6 225
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 166

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 14
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 254
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 33
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 235
2017 Telework - No 0 240
2017 Telework - Yes 0 28
2017 Job sharing - No 0 268
2017 Income averaging - No 0 265
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 268
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 208
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 60
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 212
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 0 199
2014 Telework - No 0 224
2014 Telework - Yes 0 10
2014 Job sharing - No 0 234
2014 Income averaging - No 0 225
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 166
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 68

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 4 254
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 235
2017 Telework - No 5 240
2017 Telework - Yes 0 28
2017 Job sharing - No 4 268
2017 Income averaging - No 5 265
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 268
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 208
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 212
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 199
2014 Telework - No 6 224
2014 Job sharing - No 6 234
2014 Income averaging - No 6 225
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 166
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 68

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 0 14
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 33
2017 Telework - Yes 0 28
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 60
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 35
2014 Telework - Yes 0 10

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 254
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 235
2017 Telework - No 4 240
2017 Job sharing - No 4 268
2017 Income averaging - No 4 265
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 268
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 208
2014 Telework - Yes 0 10
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 166
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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 91 127
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 90 1245
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 168
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 90 1204
2017 Telework - No 10 90 1244
2017 Telework - Yes 11 89 128
2017 Job sharing - No 10 90 1370
2017 Income averaging - No 10 90 1343
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 90 1365
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 994
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 378
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 130
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 1267
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 181
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 1216
2014 Telework - No 8 92 1329
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 1397
2014 Income averaging - Yes 14 86 36
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 1361
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1032
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 365

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 122
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 122
2017 Telework - No 35 119
2017 Job sharing - No 34 133
2017 Income averaging - No 34 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 133
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 99
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 34
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 96
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 13
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 94
2014 Telework - No 34 106
2014 Job sharing - No 34 107
2014 Income averaging - No 36 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 80
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 27

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 100 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 83 122
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 87 122
2017 Telework - No 84 119
2017 Job sharing - No 84 133
2017 Income averaging - No 84 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 84 133
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 84 99
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 83 34
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 82 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 81 96
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 13
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 84 94
2014 Telework - No 81 106
2014 Job sharing - No 81 107
2014 Income averaging - No 80 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 82 80
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 79 27

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 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 11
2017 Telework - Yes 0 14
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 34
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11

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 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 11
2017 Telework - Yes 0 14
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 34
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 96
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 94
2014 Telework - No 0 106
2014 Job sharing - No 0 107
2014 Income averaging - No 0 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 80
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 27

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 7 122
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 122
2017 Telework - No 8 119
2017 Job sharing - No 8 133
2017 Income averaging - No 8 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 133
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 99
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 96
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 94
2014 Telework - No 9 106
2014 Job sharing - No 9 107
2014 Income averaging - No 8 102
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 80

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 - Yes 0 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 122
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 122
2017 Telework - No 5 119
2017 Telework - Yes 0 14
2017 Job sharing - No 4 133
2017 Income averaging - No 4 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 133
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 99
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 27

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 122
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 11
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 122
2017 Telework - No 5 119
2017 Job sharing - No 5 133
2017 Income averaging - No 5 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 133
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 99
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 96
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 94
2014 Telework - No 7 106
2014 Job sharing - No 7 107
2014 Income averaging - No 7 102