2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 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 42 37 3 9 9 0 0 79 18 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 33 13 7 1 1 0 78 8 137
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 26 16 5 5 0 0 73 10 19
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 35 11 7 3 1 0 79 10 151
2017 Telework - No 43 35 12 6 3 1 0 79 9 144
2017 Telework - Yes 46 31 8 12 4 0 0 77 15 26
2017 Job sharing - No 43 34 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 170
2017 Income averaging - No 43 34 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 34 11 7 3 1 0 78 10 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 34 13 6 1 2 0 80 7 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 35 9 10 7 0 0 75 17 60
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 50 15 12 12 8 0 4 68 20 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 46 28 11 4 3 8 0 81 8 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 65 6 12 18 0 0 0 70 18 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 28 11 4 4 7 1 80 9 149
2014 Telework - No 48 25 10 6 4 7 1 79 11 154
2014 Telework - Yes 33 42 25 0 0 0 0 75 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 47 26 11 5 4 7 1 79 10 166
2014 Income averaging - No 47 26 11 5 4 7 1 79 10 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 29 10 3 3 10 0 83 7 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 20 14 12 4 0 2 70 16 51

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 50 31 0 6 12 0 0 81 19 32
2017 Compressed workweek - No 54 32 7 4 2 1 0 86 7 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 35 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 31 7 5 4 1 0 84 9 150
2017 Telework - No 53 31 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 144
2017 Telework - Yes 51 38 4 4 4 0 0 88 8 26
2017 Job sharing - No 53 32 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 170
2017 Income averaging - No 53 31 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 53 31 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 30 8 4 2 1 0 85 6 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 50 35 2 5 8 0 0 85 13 60
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 23 8 4 4 4 0 84 8 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 57 33 9 1 0 0 0 90 1 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 24 18 0 0 0 0 82 0 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 32 8 1 1 1 0 90 2 149
2014 Telework - No 59 30 9 1 1 0 0 89 2 154
2014 Telework - Yes 33 50 8 0 0 8 0 91 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 57 31 9 1 1 1 0 89 2 166
2014 Income averaging - No 57 31 9 1 1 1 0 89 2 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 33 8 1 0 0 0 91 1 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 27 12 2 2 2 0 84 4 51

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 42 31 12 6 9 0 0 72 15 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 31 14 10 2 1 0 75 11 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 30 5 15 0 0 0 80 15 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 31 15 8 3 1 0 74 12 151
2017 Telework - No 42 31 14 8 4 1 0 73 12 145
2017 Telework - Yes 50 31 8 12 0 0 0 81 12 26
2017 Job sharing - No 43 31 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 171
2017 Income averaging - No 43 31 13 9 3 1 0 74 12 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 31 13 9 3 1 0 74 12 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 30 14 8 2 1 0 75 10 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 33 12 10 5 0 0 74 15 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 23 8 8 15 0 0 69 23 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 33 12 10 4 1 0 74 14 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 23 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 32 11 10 5 1 0 74 16 149
2014 Telework - No 42 31 12 9 5 1 0 74 14 154
2014 Telework - Yes 33 33 8 17 8 0 0 67 25 12
2014 Job sharing - No 42 31 11 10 5 1 0 73 15 166
2014 Income averaging - No 42 31 11 10 5 1 0 73 15 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 34 11 10 3 1 0 75 14 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 25 12 8 10 0 0 71 18 51

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 33 37 3 18 9 0 0 70 27 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 39 13 14 4 1 1 69 18 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 41 10 19 0 0 0 71 19 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 38 11 14 5 1 1 69 20 151
2017 Telework - No 30 38 12 14 4 1 1 69 18 145
2017 Telework - Yes 31 39 4 19 8 0 0 70 26 26
2017 Job sharing - No 30 38 11 15 5 1 1 69 20 171
2017 Income averaging - No 30 38 11 14 5 1 1 69 19 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 38 11 14 5 1 1 69 19 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 38 14 13 4 1 1 69 17 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 39 7 18 7 0 0 69 24 61

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 34 0 9 9 0 0 82 18 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 32 10 6 2 0 0 81 9 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 25 15 9 0 0 0 76 9 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 33 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 151
2017 Telework - No 47 33 9 7 4 0 0 80 11 145
2017 Telework - Yes 62 27 4 7 0 0 0 89 7 26
2017 Job sharing - No 49 32 8 7 4 0 0 81 10 171
2017 Income averaging - No 49 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 49 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 36 9 6 3 0 0 82 9 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 26 7 8 5 0 0 81 13 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 42 12 4 4 0 0 81 8 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 49 26 11 9 4 0 1 76 13 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 24 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 30 12 8 4 0 1 76 12 149
2014 Telework - No 45 30 12 8 5 0 1 75 13 154
2014 Telework - Yes 75 17 8 0 0 0 0 92 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 47 29 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 166
2014 Income averaging - No 47 29 11 8 4 0 1 76 12 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 29 12 10 4 0 1 74 14 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 29 10 4 4 0 0 82 8 51

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 42 28 15 0 15 0 0 70 15 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 31 8 13 0 0 0 79 13 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 15 14 10 0 0 0 76 10 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 32 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 151
2017 Telework - No 47 30 10 11 3 0 0 77 13 145
2017 Telework - Yes 50 31 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 26
2017 Job sharing - No 48 30 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 171
2017 Income averaging - No 48 30 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 30 9 10 3 0 0 78 13 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 32 8 12 0 0 0 80 12 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 26 11 7 8 0 0 74 15 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 27 15 8 12 4 0 64 20 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 37 14 8 2 0 0 76 10 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 47 12 6 6 0 0 76 12 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 34 14 8 3 1 0 74 12 149
2014 Telework - No 40 35 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 154
2014 Telework - Yes 25 42 25 0 0 8 0 73 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 39 36 14 8 4 1 0 75 12 166
2014 Income averaging - No 39 36 14 8 4 1 0 75 12 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 36 12 9 2 0 0 77 10 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 35 18 6 8 2 0 68 14 51

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 39 34 6 12 9 0 0 73 21 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 33 9 6 2 0 0 83 7 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 66 20 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 35 9 7 3 0 0 81 11 151
2017 Telework - No 48 34 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 145
2017 Telework - Yes 51 27 11 12 0 0 0 77 12 26
2017 Job sharing - No 48 33 9 7 3 0 0 81 10 171
2017 Income averaging - No 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 49 33 8 7 3 0 0 82 10 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 35 10 5 2 0 0 83 7 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 30 6 11 5 0 0 77 16 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 35 8 15 8 0 0 69 23 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 45 34 16 2 3 0 0 79 5 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 41 41 12 0 6 0 0 82 6 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 34 15 5 3 0 0 77 8 149
2014 Telework - No 44 34 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 154
2014 Telework - Yes 33 42 17 8 0 0 0 75 8 12
2014 Job sharing - No 43 34 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 166
2014 Income averaging - No 43 34 14 4 4 0 0 78 8 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 33 17 2 3 0 0 79 4 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 37 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 51
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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 64 15 6 6 9 0 0 79 15 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 65 20 8 7 0 1 0 85 7 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 19 5 5 0 0 0 90 5 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 64 19 8 7 2 1 0 83 9 151
2017 Telework - No 63 21 8 6 1 1 0 85 7 145
2017 Telework - Yes 74 7 4 12 4 0 0 81 15 26
2017 Job sharing - No 65 19 8 7 2 1 0 84 8 171
2017 Income averaging - No 65 18 8 7 2 1 0 84 8 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 65 18 8 7 2 1 0 84 8 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 21 8 6 0 1 0 86 6 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 66 15 7 8 5 0 0 80 13 61

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 61 12 15 6 6 0 0 73 12 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 68 17 7 7 0 2 0 87 7 137
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 70 10 14 5 0 0 0 81 5 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 66 17 7 7 1 1 0 84 8 150
2017 Telework - No 67 17 8 5 1 1 0 85 6 144
2017 Telework - Yes 66 12 7 12 4 0 0 77 15 26
2017 Job sharing - No 66 16 8 6 1 1 0 84 8 170
2017 Income averaging - No 67 17 8 6 1 1 0 84 8 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 67 17 8 6 1 1 0 84 8 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 69 18 6 5 0 2 0 89 6 109
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 62 13 13 8 3 0 0 76 11 61

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 33 39 3 3 21 0 0 72 24 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 32 8 10 2 1 0 79 13 137
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 35 0 10 5 0 0 85 15 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 33 8 9 6 1 0 77 15 150
2017 Telework - No 45 32 8 8 6 1 0 77 14 144
2017 Telework - Yes 39 42 0 15 4 0 0 81 19 26
2017 Job sharing - No 44 34 7 9 6 1 0 78 15 170
2017 Income averaging - No 44 33 7 9 6 1 0 78 15 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 33 7 9 6 1 0 78 15 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 31 10 8 2 1 0 79 10 109
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 38 2 10 13 0 0 75 23 61

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 51 27 12 3 6 0 0 79 9 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 36 17 4 1 2 0 78 5 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 24 20 5 0 5 0 73 5 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 35 15 4 2 1 0 78 6 151
2017 Telework - No 41 35 17 4 1 1 0 77 6 145
2017 Telework - Yes 50 26 12 4 4 4 0 80 8 26
2017 Job sharing - No 42 34 16 4 2 2 0 78 6 171
2017 Income averaging - No 43 34 16 4 2 2 0 78 6 170
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 43 34 16 4 2 2 0 78 6 170
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 38 16 4 1 2 0 79 5 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 28 15 5 3 2 0 76 8 61

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 15 49 21 12 0 0 18 33 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 25 37 22 6 0 0 35 28 137
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 15 30 31 14 0 0 25 45 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 24 41 21 6 0 0 33 27 150
2017 Telework - No 9 25 40 21 6 0 0 34 26 144
2017 Telework - Yes 8 12 39 27 15 0 0 19 42 26
2017 Job sharing - No 9 23 40 22 7 0 0 32 29 170
2017 Income averaging - No 9 23 40 22 7 0 0 32 28 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 23 40 22 7 0 0 32 28 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 27 39 18 5 0 0 38 23 109
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 16 40 28 11 0 0 21 39 61

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 22 44 12 13 0 0 25 31 32
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 19 40 22 15 0 1 38 22 138
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 24 46 20 10 0 0 30 24 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 19 40 20 15 0 1 36 23 150
2017 Telework - No 3 19 41 21 14 0 1 36 23 145
2017 Telework - Yes 8 19 41 16 16 0 0 32 27 25
2017 Job sharing - No 4 19 41 20 15 0 1 35 24 170
2017 Income averaging - No 4 19 41 20 15 0 1 35 23 169
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 19 41 20 15 0 1 35 23 169
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 18 40 22 15 0 1 38 21 110
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 21 42 17 13 0 0 30 28 60
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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 33 67 33
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 136
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 75 20
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 79 149
2017 Telework - No 21 79 143
2017 Telework - Yes 27 73 26
2017 Job sharing - No 22 78 169
2017 Income averaging - No 21 79 168
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 79 168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 108
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 72 61
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 65 26
2014 Compressed workweek - No 11 89 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 15 85 149
2014 Telework - No 14 86 154
2014 Job sharing - No 14 86 166
2014 Income averaging - No 14 86 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 115
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 74 51

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 54 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 26
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 32
2017 Telework - No 60 30
2017 Job sharing - No 53 37
2017 Income averaging - No 52 36
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 52 36
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 65 20
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 53 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 22
2014 Telework - No 41 22
2014 Job sharing - No 41 24
2014 Income averaging - No 41 24
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 11

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 62 26
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 66 32
2017 Telework - No 64 30
2017 Job sharing - No 65 37
2017 Income averaging - No 67 36
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 67 36
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 66 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 68 22
2014 Telework - No 63 22
2014 Job sharing - No 67 24
2014 Income averaging - No 67 24
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 63 11
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 69 13

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 Telework - No 0 30
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Telework - No 0 22
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 11

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 26
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 32
2017 Telework - No 0 30
2017 Job sharing - No 0 37
2017 Income averaging - No 0 36
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 36
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 22
2014 Telework - No 0 22
2014 Job sharing - No 0 24
2014 Income averaging - No 0 24
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 11
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

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
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

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 11
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 15
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 22
2014 Telework - No 0 22
2014 Job sharing - No 0 24
2014 Income averaging - No 0 24
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 11
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2017 Telework - No 0 30
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 20
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 15
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 11
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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 88 137
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 149
2017 Telework - No 13 87 144
2017 Job sharing - No 12 88 169
2017 Income averaging - No 12 88 168
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 88 168
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 109
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 60
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 96 140
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 100 17
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 93 149
2014 Telework - No 6 94 154
2014 Telework - Yes 0 100 12
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 166
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 166
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 95 115

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 56 16
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 16
2017 Telework - No 55 18
2017 Job sharing - No 55 20
2017 Income averaging - No 55 20
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 20
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 12
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 10
2014 Telework - No 50 10
2014 Job sharing - No 50 10
2014 Income averaging - No 50 10

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Telework - No 72 18
2017 Job sharing - No 75 20
2017 Income averaging - No 75 20
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 75 20
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 90 10
2014 Telework - No 90 10
2014 Job sharing - No 90 10
2014 Income averaging - No 90 10

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 16
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 16
2017 Telework - No 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 0 20
2017 Income averaging - No 0 20
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 20
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 12
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 10
2014 Telework - No 0 10
2014 Job sharing - No 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 0 10

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 16
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 12
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 10
2014 Telework - No 0 10
2014 Job sharing - No 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 0 10

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 16
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 16
2017 Telework - No 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 0 20
2017 Income averaging - No 0 20
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 20
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 12
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 10
2014 Telework - No 0 10
2014 Job sharing - No 0 10
2014 Income averaging - No 0 10