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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 45 39 8 6 0 2 0 86 6 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 39 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 1152
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 34 12 2 1 1 0 85 3 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 40 9 6 2 3 0 83 7 1074
2017 Telework - No 42 39 9 5 2 2 0 84 7 1151
2017 Telework - Yes 41 34 17 4 1 4 0 77 5 100
2017 Job sharing - No 42 39 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 1249
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 50 6 8 0 2 0 87 8 36
2017 Income averaging - No 43 39 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 1215
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 39 9 5 2 3 0 84 7 1247
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 40 8 5 2 3 0 84 8 895
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 37 12 4 1 2 0 83 5 356
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 32 14 3 2 6 0 79 5 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 33 14 4 3 5 0 78 8 1359
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 31 12 4 1 1 1 83 6 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 33 14 4 3 6 0 77 8 1285
2014 Telework - No 41 33 14 4 3 5 0 78 8 1407
2014 Telework - Yes 53 26 9 4 1 6 1 85 5 86
2014 Job sharing - No 41 32 14 4 3 5 0 78 7 1491
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 31 20 6 4 7 0 68 11 48
2014 Income averaging - No 42 32 13 4 3 5 0 78 7 1445
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 33 14 4 3 6 0 77 8 1067
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 32 13 4 2 4 0 80 6 426

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 33 40 11 9 7 0 0 72 16 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 1153
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 43 7 5 2 1 0 86 7 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 43 9 10 6 0 0 76 16 1075
2017 Telework - No 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 1151
2017 Telework - Yes 38 40 8 10 3 0 0 78 13 101
2017 Job sharing - No 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 1250
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 50 10 11 0 0 0 80 11 36
2017 Income averaging - No 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 1216
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 43 8 9 5 0 0 77 14 1248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 43 8 10 6 0 0 76 15 895
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 42 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 357
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 35 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 133
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 35 12 7 4 0 0 77 10 1359
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 36 8 4 1 0 0 86 6 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 35 13 7 4 0 0 76 11 1284
2014 Telework - No 42 35 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1406
2014 Telework - Yes 46 32 9 9 1 1 1 80 11 86
2014 Job sharing - No 42 35 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 1490
2014 Income averaging - Yes 28 40 17 14 2 0 0 68 16 49
2014 Income averaging - No 43 35 12 6 4 0 0 78 10 1443
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 35 13 6 4 0 0 76 11 1066
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 10 7 2 0 0 82 8 426

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 27 41 16 12 3 0 0 69 15 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 38 13 11 6 0 0 71 17 1155
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 33 11 8 3 1 0 77 12 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 39 13 11 6 0 0 69 17 1077
2017 Telework - No 32 38 13 11 6 0 0 70 16 1152
2017 Telework - Yes 39 34 8 14 5 0 0 73 19 102
2017 Job sharing - No 32 38 13 11 5 0 0 71 17 1252
2017 Income averaging - Yes 30 45 12 10 3 0 0 75 13 36
2017 Income averaging - No 32 38 13 11 6 0 0 70 17 1218
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 38 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 1250
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 39 14 11 6 0 0 69 17 898
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 36 11 12 3 0 0 73 15 356
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 36 13 18 4 0 0 66 22 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 30 38 12 13 8 0 0 67 20 1361
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 39 9 5 3 0 0 82 8 207
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 37 13 14 8 0 0 65 22 1288
2014 Telework - No 29 37 13 13 7 0 0 67 21 1410
2014 Telework - Yes 39 39 3 13 5 0 0 78 18 85
2014 Job sharing - No 30 37 12 13 7 0 0 67 20 1493
2014 Income averaging - Yes 16 33 13 25 13 0 0 49 38 49
2014 Income averaging - No 30 38 12 13 7 0 0 68 20 1446
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 37 13 13 8 0 0 65 22 1069
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 37 10 13 5 0 0 72 17 426

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 42 14 9 8 0 0 70 17 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 25 40 13 13 7 1 0 66 21 1153
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 37 9 11 5 2 0 75 16 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 41 14 13 8 1 0 65 21 1074
2017 Telework - No 25 41 13 12 7 1 0 66 20 1150
2017 Telework - Yes 27 36 11 17 10 0 0 63 27 102
2017 Job sharing - No 25 40 13 13 7 1 0 66 21 1250
2017 Income averaging - Yes 21 52 7 13 7 0 0 73 20 36
2017 Income averaging - No 25 40 13 13 7 1 0 66 20 1216
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 25 40 13 13 7 1 0 66 20 1248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 42 14 13 8 1 0 65 21 895
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 38 10 12 7 1 0 70 19 357

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 47 36 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 35 12 10 5 0 0 74 15 1151
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 29 9 8 1 0 0 81 10 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 36 12 10 5 0 0 73 15 1072
2017 Telework - No 38 35 12 10 5 0 0 74 15 1148
2017 Telework - Yes 53 29 7 8 3 0 0 83 11 102
2017 Job sharing - No 39 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 14 1248
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 31 9 5 0 0 0 86 5 36
2017 Income averaging - No 39 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 15 1214
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 35 11 10 5 0 0 74 14 1246
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 35 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 893
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 34 7 8 2 0 0 82 10 357
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 30 12 8 4 0 0 76 12 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 38 31 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 1364
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 29 8 8 4 0 0 80 12 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 31 11 13 8 0 0 68 21 1290
2014 Telework - No 38 31 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 1412
2014 Telework - Yes 54 20 6 15 5 0 0 74 19 86
2014 Job sharing - No 39 31 11 12 8 0 0 69 20 1496
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 32 6 12 17 0 0 65 29 49
2014 Income averaging - No 39 31 11 12 7 0 0 70 19 1449
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 31 12 13 9 0 0 67 22 1071
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 29 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 427

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 23 42 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1154
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 44 9 8 6 1 0 78 13 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 40 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 1076
2017 Telework - No 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1152
2017 Telework - Yes 26 42 11 12 7 1 0 69 19 102
2017 Job sharing - No 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1252
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 48 10 15 0 0 0 75 15 36
2017 Income averaging - No 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1218
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 40 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1250
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 896
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 43 11 10 7 1 0 72 17 358
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 33 20 15 6 1 0 59 21 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 36 19 15 7 0 0 59 22 1362
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 40 13 10 6 0 0 71 16 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 35 20 16 7 0 0 57 23 1288
2014 Telework - No 23 35 19 15 7 0 0 59 22 1410
2014 Telework - Yes 24 41 12 20 3 0 0 65 23 86
2014 Job sharing - No 23 36 19 15 7 0 0 59 22 1494
2014 Income averaging - Yes 3 41 24 20 10 2 0 44 31 48
2014 Income averaging - No 24 35 18 15 7 0 0 60 22 1448
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 34 20 16 8 0 0 57 23 1070
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 40 16 14 6 0 0 64 19 426

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 31 48 14 6 2 0 0 78 8 99
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 42 8 8 4 0 0 79 12 1155
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 37 7 7 3 0 0 82 10 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 44 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1076
2017 Telework - No 37 42 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1152
2017 Telework - Yes 34 45 9 7 4 0 1 80 11 102
2017 Job sharing - No 37 43 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1252
2017 Income averaging - Yes 36 36 12 10 2 0 3 74 13 36
2017 Income averaging - No 36 43 9 8 4 0 0 79 12 1218
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 43 9 8 3 0 0 79 12 1250
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 44 9 9 4 0 0 79 12 897
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 357
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 36 18 13 2 1 0 67 15 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 36 41 12 7 4 0 0 76 12 1363
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 34 10 8 2 0 0 81 9 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 41 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 1289
2014 Telework - No 35 40 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1411
2014 Telework - Yes 41 42 7 7 3 0 0 83 10 86
2014 Job sharing - No 35 40 13 8 4 0 0 75 12 1495
2014 Income averaging - Yes 15 34 27 15 10 0 0 49 24 49
2014 Income averaging - No 36 40 12 7 4 0 0 76 11 1448
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 41 12 7 5 0 0 76 12 1070
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 37 14 9 3 0 0 74 13 427
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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 30 4 4 5 0 0 87 9 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 58 22 7 7 6 0 0 79 13 1152
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 16 5 8 1 0 0 86 9 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 24 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 1074
2017 Telework - No 57 23 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 1150
2017 Telework - Yes 71 16 5 6 3 0 0 86 9 102
2017 Job sharing - No 58 22 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 1250
2017 Income averaging - Yes 75 17 3 0 5 0 0 92 5 36
2017 Income averaging - No 57 22 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 1216
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 58 22 7 7 6 0 0 80 13 1248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 23 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 894
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 66 20 4 7 3 0 0 86 10 358

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 67 22 2 1 7 1 0 90 7 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 22 8 5 6 1 0 81 11 1152
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 69 18 5 7 1 0 0 87 8 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 58 23 8 4 7 1 0 81 11 1074
2017 Telework - No 59 22 8 5 6 1 0 81 11 1150
2017 Telework - Yes 69 21 5 0 4 1 0 91 4 102
2017 Job sharing - No 59 22 7 4 6 1 0 82 11 1250
2017 Income averaging - Yes 74 16 3 5 3 0 0 90 8 36
2017 Income averaging - No 59 22 8 4 6 1 0 82 11 1216
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 22 7 4 6 1 0 82 10 1248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 23 9 4 7 1 0 80 12 894
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 68 19 4 5 3 1 0 88 8 358

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 31 34 9 15 8 2 0 67 24 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 32 11 15 10 0 0 63 26 1150
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 31 11 15 4 1 0 70 20 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 33 11 15 11 0 0 62 27 1072
2017 Telework - No 31 32 11 15 10 0 0 63 26 1148
2017 Telework - Yes 27 35 14 15 9 0 0 62 24 102
2017 Job sharing - No 31 32 11 15 10 0 0 63 26 1248
2017 Income averaging - Yes 32 36 11 11 10 0 0 68 21 36
2017 Income averaging - No 31 32 11 15 10 0 0 63 26 1214
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 32 11 15 10 0 0 63 26 1246
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 33 11 15 11 0 0 62 27 892
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 31 11 15 8 1 0 66 23 358

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 38 40 10 8 4 0 0 78 11 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1152
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 41 10 8 1 1 0 80 9 178
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 38 14 9 4 1 0 74 13 1074
2017 Telework - No 37 38 13 8 3 1 0 75 12 1151
2017 Telework - Yes 29 44 12 11 3 1 0 73 14 101
2017 Job sharing - No 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1250
2017 Income averaging - Yes 32 45 14 2 7 0 0 77 10 36
2017 Income averaging - No 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1216
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 36 38 13 9 3 1 0 75 12 1248
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 37 14 9 4 1 0 74 12 895
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 40 11 8 3 1 0 78 11 357

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 19 51 18 7 0 0 24 25 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 21 46 20 8 0 0 25 28 1142
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 25 44 23 4 0 0 29 27 175
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 21 47 19 9 0 0 25 28 1067
2017 Telework - No 4 22 47 19 8 0 0 26 27 1141
2017 Telework - Yes 2 13 47 24 14 0 0 15 38 101
2017 Job sharing - No 4 21 47 20 8 0 0 25 28 1240
2017 Income averaging - Yes 6 17 63 5 10 0 0 23 14 36
2017 Income averaging - No 4 21 46 20 8 0 0 25 28 1206
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 21 47 20 8 0 0 25 28 1238
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 21 46 20 8 0 0 26 28 888
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 21 48 20 8 0 0 24 28 354

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 6 22 49 18 6 0 0 24 28 97
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 22 43 21 7 0 0 28 29 1141
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 21 38 26 9 0 0 35 26 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 22 44 20 6 0 0 27 29 1062
2017 Telework - No 7 21 43 21 7 0 0 28 28 1137
2017 Telework - Yes 8 23 43 17 7 1 0 25 32 101
2017 Job sharing - No 7 22 43 21 7 0 0 28 29 1236
2017 Income averaging - Yes 3 21 46 17 11 2 0 28 24 36
2017 Income averaging - No 7 22 43 21 7 0 0 28 29 1202
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 21 43 21 7 0 0 28 29 1235
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 22 43 20 7 0 0 27 29 886
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 21 43 23 7 0 0 30 27 352
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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 18 82 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 1142
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 83 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 79 1066
2017 Telework - No 21 79 1140
2017 Telework - Yes 14 86 102
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 1240
2017 Income averaging - Yes 18 82 36
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 1206
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 80 1238
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 79 886
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 356
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 16 84 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 21 79 1362
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 78 1288
2014 Telework - No 21 79 1410
2014 Telework - Yes 11 89 86
2014 Job sharing - No 21 79 1494
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 74 49
2014 Income averaging - No 20 80 1447
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 77 1069
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 427

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 50 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 241
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 230
2017 Telework - No 45 245
2017 Telework - Yes 46 15
2017 Job sharing - No 45 260
2017 Income averaging - No 45 254
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 196
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 64
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 74 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 43 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 284
2014 Telework - No 46 305
2014 Job sharing - No 45 314
2014 Income averaging - No 47 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 246
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 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 - Yes 76 19
2017 Compressed workweek - No 74 241
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 68 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 75 230
2017 Telework - No 74 245
2017 Job sharing - No 74 260
2017 Income averaging - No 75 254
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 74 259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 76 196
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 68 64
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 72 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 65 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 284
2014 Telework - No 71 305
2014 Job sharing - No 71 314
2014 Income averaging - Yes 100 13
2014 Income averaging - No 70 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 71 246
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 72 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 8 241
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 230
2017 Telework - No 7 245
2017 Job sharing - No 7 260
2017 Income averaging - No 7 254
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 196
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 284
2014 Telework - No 8 305
2014 Job sharing - No 8 314
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 9 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 246

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 19
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2017 Telework - Yes 0 15
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 64
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 22
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 284
2014 Telework - No 0 305
2014 Job sharing - No 0 314
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 0 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 246
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 5 241
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 230
2017 Telework - No 6 245
2017 Telework - Yes 0 15
2017 Job sharing - No 5 260
2017 Income averaging - No 5 254
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 196
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 64
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 284
2014 Telework - No 5 305
2014 Job sharing - No 5 314
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 5 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 246

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 - No 3 241
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 230
2017 Telework - No 3 245
2017 Job sharing - No 3 260
2017 Income averaging - No 3 254
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 196
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 284
2014 Telework - No 3 305
2014 Job sharing - No 2 314
2014 Income averaging - No 2 301

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 30
2017 Telework - Yes 0 15
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 292
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 284
2014 Telework - No 7 305
2014 Job sharing - No 7 314
2014 Income averaging - No 6 301
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 246
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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 10 90 100
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 89 1151
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 176
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 1075
2017 Telework - No 10 90 1149
2017 Telework - Yes 12 88 102
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 1249
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 1215
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 1247
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 895
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 356
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 1360
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 96 208
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 91 1286
2014 Telework - No 9 91 1408
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 1492
2014 Income averaging - Yes 13 87 49
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 1445
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 1067
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 427

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 122
2017 Telework - No 41 123
2017 Job sharing - No 39 135
2017 Income averaging - No 38 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 100
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 35
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 71 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 116
2014 Telework - No 39 121
2014 Job sharing - No 37 125
2014 Income averaging - No 37 119
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 97
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 28

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 83 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 122
2017 Telework - No 82 123
2017 Job sharing - No 82 135
2017 Income averaging - No 82 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 82 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 86 100
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 71 35
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 84 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 87 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 88 116
2014 Telework - No 88 121
2014 Job sharing - No 87 125
2014 Income averaging - No 86 119
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 89 97
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 82 28

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 122
2017 Telework - No 6 123
2017 Job sharing - No 6 135
2017 Income averaging - No 6 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 116
2014 Job sharing - No 4 125
2014 Income averaging - No 5 119

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 10
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 122
2017 Telework - No 0 123
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 0 135
2017 Income averaging - No 0 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 100
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 35
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 116
2014 Telework - No 0 121
2014 Job sharing - No 0 125
2014 Income averaging - No 0 119
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 97
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 28

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 9 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 122
2017 Telework - No 10 123
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 9 135
2017 Income averaging - No 9 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 116
2014 Telework - No 5 121
2014 Job sharing - No 5 125
2014 Income averaging - No 5 119
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 97
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 28

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 122
2017 Telework - No 4 123
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 4 135
2017 Income averaging - No 4 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 134
2014 Telework - No 5 121
2014 Job sharing - No 4 125

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 125
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 13
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 122
2017 Telework - No 5 123
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 5 135
2017 Income averaging - No 5 132
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 134
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 100
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 114
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 116
2014 Telework - No 6 121
2014 Job sharing - No 6 125
2014 Income averaging - No 6 119
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 97