2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Institutes of Health Research by Question 26. Do you currently work according to any of the following flexible working arrangements?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey (PSEAS) are presented according to the numerical order of questions, grouped by section theme as they appeared in the questionnaire. Results are not shown when there is no historical comparison, or when there is an insufficient number of responses.

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add to 100. Results have been adjusted for non-response to better represent the target population. Therefore, percentages should not be used to determine the number of respondents within a response category.

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 38 8 2 3 5 0 87 5 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 34 8 5 3 4 1 84 8 204
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 27 3 4 3 0 3 90 7 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 36 9 4 3 5 0 83 8 204
2017 Telework - No 45 36 7 4 4 4 0 84 8 220
2017 Telework - Yes 46 26 13 5 0 5 5 81 6 23
2017 Job sharing - No 45 35 8 4 3 4 0 84 8 242
2017 Income averaging - No 45 35 8 4 3 4 0 84 8 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 46 35 8 4 3 4 0 84 8 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 36 9 5 4 4 0 82 8 162
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 33 6 3 3 4 1 88 6 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 48 25 13 7 0 6 0 78 8 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 32 14 2 0 6 0 83 2 273
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 30 8 2 0 6 0 89 2 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 30 14 3 0 6 0 81 4 292
2014 Telework - No 47 31 13 3 0 6 0 83 3 331
2014 Job sharing - No 47 30 14 3 0 6 0 82 3 340
2014 Income averaging - Yes 61 39 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 47 30 14 3 0 6 0 82 4 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 33 14 2 0 6 0 82 2 223
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 26 12 5 0 5 0 82 5 117

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 32 37 22 8 2 0 0 69 9 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 47 35 6 9 3 0 0 82 12 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 22 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 38 10 10 3 0 0 78 12 205
2017 Telework - No 45 35 8 9 3 0 0 80 11 221
2017 Telework - Yes 45 36 10 10 0 0 0 80 10 23
2017 Job sharing - No 45 35 8 9 2 0 0 80 11 243
2017 Income averaging - No 45 35 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 35 8 9 2 0 0 80 11 244
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 37 7 10 3 0 0 81 13 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 31 12 8 1 0 0 79 9 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 29 7 6 0 0 0 87 6 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 55 36 6 1 1 0 0 91 2 273
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 27 4 0 0 0 0 96 0 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 36 7 2 1 0 0 89 3 292
2014 Telework - No 56 35 6 2 1 0 0 91 3 331
2014 Job sharing - No 56 34 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 340
2014 Income averaging - Yes 61 30 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 56 35 7 2 1 0 0 90 3 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 37 7 1 2 0 0 90 3 223
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 29 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 117

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 33 37 18 12 0 0 0 70 12 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 35 7 7 4 0 0 81 11 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 33 6 6 0 0 0 88 6 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 36 10 9 4 0 0 78 13 205
2017 Telework - No 44 35 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 221
2017 Telework - Yes 44 46 0 10 0 0 0 90 10 23
2017 Job sharing - No 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 243
2017 Income averaging - No 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 36 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 244
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 34 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 38 11 9 0 0 0 80 9 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 42 15 7 6 0 0 72 13 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 35 15 8 2 0 0 76 9 273
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 34 6 4 4 0 2 85 9 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 37 16 8 2 0 0 73 10 292
2014 Telework - No 38 36 15 7 3 0 0 75 10 331
2014 Job sharing - No 38 37 15 8 3 0 0 75 10 340
2014 Income averaging - Yes 40 39 20 0 0 0 0 80 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 38 37 15 8 3 0 0 75 11 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 16 8 2 0 0 74 10 223
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 37 14 6 4 0 1 76 10 117

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 27 46 7 21 0 0 0 72 21 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 46 9 10 4 0 0 78 13 204
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 51 10 3 3 0 0 85 6 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 45 8 13 3 0 0 76 16 204
2017 Telework - No 31 44 9 12 3 0 0 75 16 220
2017 Telework - Yes 30 62 3 5 0 0 0 92 5 23
2017 Job sharing - No 31 46 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 242
2017 Income averaging - No 30 46 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 46 8 12 3 0 0 77 15 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 42 9 12 4 0 0 75 16 162
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 54 8 10 1 0 0 81 12 81

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 28 42 13 8 9 0 0 71 16 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 27 8 9 7 0 0 76 16 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 25 8 3 0 0 0 89 3 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 31 9 10 8 0 0 72 19 205
2017 Telework - No 44 30 9 10 7 0 0 74 17 221
2017 Telework - Yes 60 26 5 5 5 0 0 86 9 23
2017 Job sharing - No 45 30 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 243
2017 Income averaging - No 45 30 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 30 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 244
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 28 9 11 8 0 0 72 19 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 33 8 5 6 0 0 82 11 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 31 10 7 4 0 0 78 12 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 50 31 10 6 3 0 1 82 8 271
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 14 6 0 4 0 4 89 4 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 33 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 290
2014 Telework - No 49 31 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 329
2014 Job sharing - No 49 31 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 338
2014 Income averaging - Yes 70 20 10 0 0 0 0 90 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 49 31 10 6 3 0 1 81 9 328
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 33 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 221
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 27 8 4 3 0 2 84 8 117

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 25 31 18 19 6 2 0 56 26 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 38 11 13 5 0 0 71 17 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 35 10 4 0 0 0 85 4 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 38 13 15 6 1 0 66 21 205
2017 Telework - No 30 38 12 14 5 1 0 68 20 221
2017 Telework - Yes 45 30 15 10 0 0 0 75 10 23
2017 Job sharing - No 31 37 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 243
2017 Income averaging - No 31 37 13 13 5 1 0 69 18 242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 37 12 14 5 0 0 69 19 244
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 38 12 15 6 0 0 67 21 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 34 13 11 3 1 0 72 14 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 36 10 6 4 0 0 79 11 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 37 12 6 2 0 0 81 8 272
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 30 4 2 0 0 0 94 2 47
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 292
2014 Telework - No 44 36 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 330
2014 Job sharing - No 43 37 11 6 2 0 0 80 8 339
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 29 0 10 10 0 0 80 20 10
2014 Income averaging - No 43 37 12 6 2 0 0 80 8 329
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 223
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 35 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 116

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 38 41 13 6 2 0 0 79 8 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 42 6 8 3 1 0 82 11 204
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 33 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 43 8 9 3 1 0 80 12 204
2017 Telework - No 39 42 7 8 3 1 0 81 11 220
2017 Telework - Yes 47 38 10 5 0 0 0 85 5 23
2017 Job sharing - No 39 42 8 8 3 1 0 82 11 242
2017 Income averaging - No 39 42 8 8 3 1 0 81 11 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 42 8 8 3 1 0 82 11 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 6 10 4 1 0 80 14 162
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 41 10 4 1 0 0 85 5 81
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 42 10 3 7 0 0 79 10 67
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 41 7 6 2 1 0 86 8 273
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 63 29 0 4 2 2 0 94 6 48
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 43 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 292
2014 Telework - No 43 41 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 331
2014 Job sharing - No 43 41 7 5 3 1 0 84 8 340
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 19 0 20 10 0 0 70 30 10
2014 Income averaging - No 43 41 8 5 3 1 0 85 8 330
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 43 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 223
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 37 6 5 5 1 0 83 10 117
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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 57 26 7 8 2 0 0 83 9 38
2017 Compressed workweek - No 61 23 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 79 13 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 26 7 7 4 0 0 83 11 204
2017 Telework - No 59 24 6 7 4 0 0 83 10 220
2017 Telework - Yes 69 21 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 23
2017 Job sharing - No 60 24 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 242
2017 Income averaging - No 60 24 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 24 6 6 4 0 0 84 10 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 25 6 7 5 0 0 82 12 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 67 21 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 80

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 54 29 7 8 2 0 0 83 9 38
2017 Compressed workweek - No 60 23 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 76 16 3 6 0 0 0 91 6 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 26 10 4 4 0 0 81 8 204
2017 Telework - No 58 24 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 220
2017 Telework - Yes 69 21 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 23
2017 Job sharing - No 59 24 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 242
2017 Income averaging - No 59 24 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 24 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 24 11 4 4 0 0 81 9 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 64 24 6 5 1 0 0 88 6 80

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 23 26 13 26 12 0 0 49 38 38
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 33 12 14 12 0 0 61 26 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 37 17 13 0 0 0 71 13 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 31 12 17 14 0 0 57 31 204
2017 Telework - No 27 33 12 15 13 0 0 60 28 220
2017 Telework - Yes 32 26 15 22 5 0 0 58 27 23
2017 Job sharing - No 27 32 12 16 12 0 0 59 28 242
2017 Income averaging - No 27 32 13 16 12 0 0 60 28 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 32 12 16 12 0 0 59 28 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 31 11 16 14 0 0 59 31 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 33 16 16 7 0 0 61 23 80

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 29 50 6 12 3 0 0 79 15 38
2017 Compressed workweek - No 43 41 9 4 3 1 0 84 7 202
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 34 6 3 0 0 0 91 3 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 44 9 6 4 1 0 82 9 202
2017 Telework - No 39 44 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 217
2017 Telework - Yes 55 25 10 5 0 5 0 84 5 23
2017 Job sharing - No 40 43 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 239
2017 Income averaging - No 40 42 8 5 3 0 0 83 9 238
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 42 8 5 3 0 0 83 8 240
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 43 9 5 4 0 0 83 9 161
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 42 7 6 1 1 0 85 8 79

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 2 16 41 29 12 0 0 18 41 38
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 16 43 23 14 0 0 21 36 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 19 56 10 11 0 0 22 22 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 15 40 26 14 0 0 20 40 204
2017 Telework - No 4 15 44 24 12 0 0 20 36 220
2017 Telework - Yes 5 18 36 18 24 0 0 23 42 23
2017 Job sharing - No 4 16 43 24 13 0 0 20 37 242
2017 Income averaging - No 4 16 43 23 13 0 0 20 37 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 16 43 24 13 0 0 20 37 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 15 40 26 14 0 0 20 40 163
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 18 50 19 11 0 0 20 30 80

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 0 42 39 19 0 0 0 19 42 39
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 19 41 16 11 1 0 27 32 200
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 15 42 22 15 0 0 37 21 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 24 40 15 9 1 0 24 36 200
2017 Telework - No 11 21 42 15 9 1 0 25 32 216
2017 Telework - Yes 9 32 21 28 10 0 0 37 42 23
2017 Job sharing - No 11 22 40 16 10 0 0 26 33 238
2017 Income averaging - No 11 22 41 16 10 0 0 26 33 237
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 22 40 16 9 0 0 26 33 239
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 20 41 13 11 1 0 24 35 158
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 27 40 22 7 0 0 29 31 81
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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 - No 12 88 205
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 100 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 87 205
2017 Telework - No 12 88 221
2017 Telework - Yes 0 100 23
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 243
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 244
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 163
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 25 75 66
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 86 272
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 82 290
2014 Telework - No 17 83 329
2014 Job sharing - No 16 84 338
2014 Income averaging - No 16 84 328
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 222
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 116

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 28
2017 Telework - No 62 28
2017 Job sharing - No 62 28
2017 Income averaging - No 62 28
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 28
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 59 25
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 51 38
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 54 51
2014 Telework - No 55 54
2014 Job sharing - No 55 54
2014 Income averaging - No 54 53
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 34
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 65 20

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 72 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 28
2017 Telework - No 72 28
2017 Job sharing - No 72 28
2017 Income averaging - No 72 28
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 72 28
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 72 25
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 55 38
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 51
2014 Telework - No 57 54
2014 Job sharing - No 57 54
2014 Income averaging - No 58 53
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 34
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 20

Question 15d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 28
2017 Telework - No 0 28
2017 Job sharing - No 0 28
2017 Income averaging - No 0 28
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 28
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 38
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 51
2014 Telework - No 0 54
2014 Job sharing - No 0 54
2014 Income averaging - No 0 53
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 34
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

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 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 28
2017 Telework - No 0 28
2017 Job sharing - No 0 28
2017 Income averaging - No 0 28
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 28
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 38
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 51
2014 Telework - No 0 54
2014 Job sharing - No 0 54
2014 Income averaging - No 0 53
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 34
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 25
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 28
2017 Telework - No 0 28
2017 Job sharing - No 0 28
2017 Income averaging - No 0 28
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 28
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 25
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 16
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
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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 5 95 204
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 100 39
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 204
2017 Telework - No 6 94 220
2017 Telework - Yes 0 100 23
2017 Job sharing - No 6 94 242
2017 Income averaging - No 6 94 241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 94 243
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 162
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 96 272
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 96 291
2014 Telework - No 4 96 330
2014 Job sharing - No 5 95 339
2014 Income averaging - No 5 95 329
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 96 222
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 117

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 10
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 66 14
2017 Telework - No 66 14
2017 Job sharing - No 66 14
2017 Income averaging - No 66 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 66 14
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 10

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 100 10
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 100 10
2014 Compressed workweek - No 91 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 92 12
2014 Telework - No 92 13
2014 Job sharing - No 93 15
2014 Income averaging - No 93 15

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 10
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 14
2017 Telework - No 0 14
2017 Job sharing - No 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 14
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 0 15
2014 Income averaging - No 0 15

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 10
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 14
2017 Telework - No 0 14
2017 Job sharing - No 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 14
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 0 15
2014 Income averaging - No 0 15

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 0 10
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 14
2017 Telework - No 0 14
2017 Job sharing - No 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 14
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 10
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 14
2017 Telework - No 0 14
2017 Job sharing - No 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 14
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 10
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 11
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 12
2014 Telework - No 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 0 15
2014 Income averaging - No 0 15