2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Library and Archives 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 29 46 14 7 1 3 0 77 9 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 43 10 4 2 5 0 83 7 491
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 33 15 3 2 3 0 80 5 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 44 10 5 2 4 0 82 7 513
2017 Telework - No 36 44 9 4 2 4 0 84 7 534
2017 Telework - Yes 30 31 26 9 2 2 0 63 11 45
2017 Job sharing - No 35 43 10 5 2 4 0 82 7 579
2017 Income averaging - Yes 55 17 19 5 0 4 0 75 5 21
2017 Income averaging - No 35 44 10 5 2 4 0 82 7 558
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 43 11 4 2 4 0 82 7 575
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 46 9 3 3 5 0 85 6 385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 38 14 7 1 3 0 77 8 194
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 30 37 21 3 1 7 0 72 5 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 38 15 4 3 7 0 76 8 664
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 40 10 4 3 7 0 82 7 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 37 17 4 2 7 0 75 7 702
2014 Telework - No 33 38 16 4 2 7 0 76 7 754
2014 Telework - Yes 23 40 15 9 2 11 0 71 12 55
2014 Job sharing - No 33 38 16 4 2 7 0 76 7 808
2014 Income averaging - Yes 33 41 12 3 4 8 0 79 8 25
2014 Income averaging - No 33 38 16 4 2 7 0 76 7 784
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 38 16 4 2 6 0 76 7 528
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 38 17 4 2 8 0 75 7 281

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 34 43 11 10 2 0 0 77 12 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 40 8 7 5 0 0 79 13 492
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 43 0 7 2 1 0 91 9 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 40 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 515
2017 Telework - No 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 536
2017 Telework - Yes 39 36 11 8 7 0 0 75 15 45
2017 Job sharing - No 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 581
2017 Income averaging - Yes 49 28 10 4 9 0 0 77 13 21
2017 Income averaging - No 38 41 8 8 5 0 0 79 12 560
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 39 40 8 8 5 0 0 79 13 577
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 40 9 8 5 0 0 78 13 386
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 40 8 7 4 0 0 82 11 195
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 53 9 3 3 0 0 85 6 144
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 37 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 663
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 35 9 5 2 1 0 84 7 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 41 13 4 3 0 0 80 7 700
2014 Telework - No 41 39 13 4 2 0 0 81 6 752
2014 Telework - Yes 27 54 5 4 9 0 0 82 13 55
2014 Job sharing - No 40 40 12 4 3 0 0 81 7 806
2014 Income averaging - Yes 45 43 12 0 0 0 0 88 0 25
2014 Income averaging - No 40 40 12 4 3 0 0 80 7 782
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 37 14 4 2 0 0 79 7 527
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 45 9 4 3 0 0 84 7 280

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 40 10 8 8 0 0 73 17 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 37 13 10 7 1 0 70 17 493
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 36 10 9 3 1 0 78 12 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 38 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 515
2017 Telework - No 32 38 12 10 7 1 0 71 17 536
2017 Telework - Yes 35 33 15 8 9 0 0 68 17 45
2017 Job sharing - No 33 38 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 581
2017 Income averaging - Yes 48 12 15 15 10 0 0 61 25 21
2017 Income averaging - No 32 39 12 9 7 0 0 71 16 560
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 577
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 38 13 10 7 0 1 69 17 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 37 11 8 7 0 0 74 15 194
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 43 16 8 3 0 0 72 12 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 31 35 18 10 5 0 1 67 16 662
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 39 11 10 4 0 0 75 14 106
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 36 18 10 5 0 1 67 15 701
2014 Telework - No 31 36 18 9 5 0 1 68 15 753
2014 Telework - Yes 28 41 13 15 4 0 0 68 19 54
2014 Job sharing - No 30 37 17 10 5 0 1 68 15 806
2014 Income averaging - Yes 37 44 15 4 0 0 0 81 4 25
2014 Income averaging - No 30 36 17 10 5 0 1 67 15 782
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 34 19 9 6 0 1 65 15 527
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 42 14 10 4 0 0 72 14 280

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 26 46 9 9 8 1 0 73 18 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 24 39 14 12 8 2 1 65 21 491
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 41 7 14 5 1 0 74 18 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 40 14 12 9 2 1 65 21 513
2017 Telework - No 24 41 13 11 8 2 1 67 19 535
2017 Telework - Yes 22 31 10 25 12 0 0 53 37 44
2017 Job sharing - No 24 40 13 12 8 2 1 66 21 579
2017 Income averaging - Yes 39 17 5 29 5 4 0 59 36 21
2017 Income averaging - No 24 41 14 11 8 2 1 66 20 558
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 24 40 13 12 8 2 1 66 21 575
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 39 16 11 9 2 1 64 20 385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 42 9 14 7 1 0 70 21 194

Question 5. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 34 11 10 3 0 0 76 12 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 32 10 6 5 1 1 79 11 491
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 33 3 3 3 0 1 90 7 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 33 11 7 5 1 1 77 12 514
2017 Telework - No 44 33 10 7 4 1 1 78 11 535
2017 Telework - Yes 48 32 9 5 7 0 0 79 12 45
2017 Job sharing - No 44 33 10 7 4 1 1 78 11 580
2017 Income averaging - Yes 69 26 0 0 5 0 0 95 5 21
2017 Income averaging - No 43 33 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 559
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 32 10 7 4 1 1 78 12 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 32 11 7 5 1 1 76 12 385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 33 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 195
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 45 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 32 15 7 5 1 1 73 12 663
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 30 17 4 1 1 2 77 5 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 35 13 7 5 1 1 74 12 701
2014 Telework - No 38 35 14 7 4 1 1 74 11 753
2014 Telework - Yes 44 36 11 4 4 2 0 82 7 55
2014 Job sharing - No 39 35 14 7 4 1 1 75 11 807
2014 Income averaging - Yes 53 39 0 4 4 0 0 92 8 25
2014 Income averaging - No 38 35 14 7 4 1 1 74 11 783
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 33 14 8 5 1 1 72 13 527
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 38 13 5 3 1 1 80 7 281

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 49 10 9 7 0 1 74 16 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 43 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 492
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 48 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 44 12 9 7 0 0 72 16 514
2017 Telework - No 28 45 11 8 6 0 0 74 15 535
2017 Telework - Yes 34 33 15 15 4 0 0 66 19 45
2017 Job sharing - No 29 44 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 580
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 33 10 11 13 0 0 65 25 21
2017 Income averaging - No 29 45 12 9 6 0 0 74 15 559
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 44 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 44 13 8 6 0 0 72 15 386
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 45 9 10 5 0 0 76 16 194
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 17 46 22 9 5 1 0 63 14 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 37 22 12 6 1 0 60 18 664
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 37 20 12 3 1 0 66 14 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 39 22 11 6 1 0 60 18 702
2014 Telework - No 22 38 22 11 6 1 0 61 17 754
2014 Telework - Yes 11 43 20 17 7 2 0 55 25 55
2014 Job sharing - No 22 38 22 11 6 1 0 61 17 808
2014 Income averaging - Yes 8 52 28 4 8 0 0 60 12 25
2014 Income averaging - No 22 38 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 784
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 37 22 11 6 1 0 60 18 528
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 42 21 11 5 1 0 62 17 281

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 40 43 11 4 2 0 0 83 6 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 491
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 44 7 3 0 0 0 90 3 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 42 10 4 2 0 0 84 6 514
2017 Telework - No 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 535
2017 Telework - Yes 43 39 14 4 0 0 0 82 4 45
2017 Job sharing - No 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 580
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 31 10 16 0 0 0 74 16 21
2017 Income averaging - No 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 559
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 84 6 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 43 9 4 2 0 0 85 6 385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 43 10 5 1 0 0 84 6 195
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 38 8 1 1 0 0 89 3 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 38 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 663
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 32 9 5 3 0 0 83 8 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 39 12 5 2 0 0 80 8 701
2014 Telework - No 43 37 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 753
2014 Telework - Yes 36 48 9 6 2 0 0 84 7 55
2014 Job sharing - No 42 38 12 5 2 0 0 81 8 807
2014 Income averaging - Yes 42 47 3 4 4 0 0 89 8 25
2014 Income averaging - No 42 38 12 5 2 0 0 80 8 783
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 38 13 6 3 0 0 78 9 527
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 48 38 8 4 2 0 0 86 6 281
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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 53 30 10 4 2 1 0 84 7 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 59 25 6 6 5 0 0 84 11 492
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 71 19 4 6 0 0 0 90 6 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 56 26 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 515
2017 Telework - No 58 25 6 6 5 0 0 84 10 536
2017 Telework - Yes 59 27 10 2 2 0 0 86 5 45
2017 Job sharing - No 58 25 6 5 4 0 0 84 10 581
2017 Income averaging - Yes 53 22 8 16 0 0 0 76 16 21
2017 Income averaging - No 58 26 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 560
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 58 25 6 5 5 0 0 84 10 577
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 56 26 6 5 6 0 0 83 12 386
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 61 25 7 5 1 0 0 86 7 195

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 31 9 6 0 1 0 85 6 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 60 25 5 5 4 1 0 86 9 489
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 74 19 3 5 0 0 0 93 5 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 27 6 5 4 1 0 85 9 512
2017 Telework - No 59 26 6 5 4 1 0 86 9 533
2017 Telework - Yes 64 24 8 2 2 0 0 88 4 45
2017 Job sharing - No 59 26 6 5 4 1 0 86 8 578
2017 Income averaging - Yes 53 36 0 11 0 0 0 89 11 21
2017 Income averaging - No 59 25 6 5 4 1 0 86 8 557
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 59 26 6 5 4 1 0 86 9 574
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 26 6 4 5 1 0 84 10 383
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 25 6 5 0 0 0 88 6 195

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 35 15 11 9 0 0 65 20 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 34 13 9 9 1 0 68 19 493
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 39 6 10 6 1 0 77 17 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 33 14 9 10 0 0 66 19 516
2017 Telework - No 34 34 14 9 9 1 0 68 18 537
2017 Telework - Yes 30 36 5 14 16 0 0 66 30 45
2017 Job sharing - No 33 34 13 10 9 0 0 68 19 582
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 31 3 14 19 0 0 63 34 21
2017 Income averaging - No 33 34 14 9 9 0 0 68 18 561
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 33 34 14 10 9 0 0 67 19 578
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 33 15 9 9 0 0 66 18 387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 35 10 11 10 0 0 70 21 195

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 44 19 4 8 1 0 69 12 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 36 27 8 6 4 0 58 14 491
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 24 43 16 11 3 3 0 68 15 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 37 27 7 6 3 0 59 14 514
2017 Telework - No 20 38 26 7 6 4 0 60 13 536
2017 Telework - Yes 19 34 26 15 7 0 0 53 22 44
2017 Job sharing - No 20 37 26 7 6 3 0 60 14 580
2017 Income averaging - Yes 14 26 29 25 0 4 0 43 27 21
2017 Income averaging - No 20 38 25 7 6 3 0 60 13 559
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 37 26 8 6 3 0 59 14 576
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 36 29 7 6 4 1 57 14 386
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 40 20 9 5 2 0 66 14 194

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 26 47 18 5 0 0 29 23 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 26 42 18 8 0 0 31 26 486
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 30 40 14 11 0 0 35 25 65
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 26 44 19 7 0 0 30 26 509
2017 Telework - No 4 27 43 18 7 0 0 31 25 530
2017 Telework - Yes 4 23 40 20 12 0 0 27 33 44
2017 Job sharing - No 4 26 43 18 8 0 0 31 26 574
2017 Income averaging - Yes 9 15 59 18 0 0 0 24 18 21
2017 Income averaging - No 4 27 43 18 8 0 0 31 26 553
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 26 43 18 8 0 0 31 26 570
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 27 42 19 7 0 0 31 26 381
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 26 45 16 8 0 0 30 24 193

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 1 19 39 35 5 0 0 41 20 88
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 17 37 28 11 0 1 39 23 488
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 22 32 25 15 0 0 40 28 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 17 38 29 9 0 1 39 22 510
2017 Telework - No 5 17 37 30 10 0 1 40 22 531
2017 Telework - Yes 7 28 40 15 9 0 0 24 36 45
2017 Job sharing - No 5 17 38 29 10 0 1 39 23 576
2017 Income averaging - Yes 5 20 33 31 10 0 0 41 26 21
2017 Income averaging - No 5 17 38 29 10 0 1 39 23 555
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 18 38 29 10 0 1 39 23 572
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 16 38 29 10 0 1 40 22 382
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 20 37 29 10 0 0 38 25 194
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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 20 80 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 83 485
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 64
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 82 510
2017 Telework - No 17 83 529
2017 Telework - Yes 25 75 45
2017 Job sharing - No 18 82 574
2017 Income averaging - No 18 82 553
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 82 570
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 381
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 193
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 88 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 15 85 663
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 82 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 86 701
2014 Telework - No 14 86 753
2014 Telework - Yes 20 80 55
2014 Job sharing - No 15 85 807
2014 Income averaging - Yes 20 80 25
2014 Income averaging - No 15 85 783
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 86 527
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 84 281

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 55 18
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 83
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 92
2017 Telework - No 46 89
2017 Job sharing - No 48 101
2017 Income averaging - No 48 98
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 101
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 43 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 56 33
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 54 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 18
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 99
2014 Telework - No 53 106
2014 Telework - Yes 54 11
2014 Job sharing - No 53 117
2014 Income averaging - No 52 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 74
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 43

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 18
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 83
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 92
2017 Telework - No 50 89
2017 Telework - Yes 50 12
2017 Job sharing - No 50 101
2017 Income averaging - No 50 98
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 101
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 33
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 57 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 55 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 18
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 99
2014 Telework - No 55 106
2014 Telework - Yes 64 11
2014 Job sharing - No 56 117
2014 Income averaging - No 55 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 74
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 43

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 83
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 92
2017 Telework - No 8 89
2017 Job sharing - No 9 101
2017 Income averaging - No 8 98
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 101
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 68
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 99
2014 Telework - No 7 106
2014 Job sharing - No 7 117
2014 Income averaging - No 8 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 74

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 18
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 83
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 92
2017 Telework - No 0 89
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 0 101
2017 Income averaging - No 0 98
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 101
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 68
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 33
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 18
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 99
2014 Telework - No 0 106
2014 Telework - Yes 0 11
2014 Job sharing - No 0 117
2014 Income averaging - No 0 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 74
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 43

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 18
2014 Telework - Yes 0 11

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 6 83
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92
2017 Telework - No 8 89
2017 Telework - Yes 0 12
2017 Job sharing - No 7 101
2017 Income averaging - No 8 98
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 101
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 68
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 18
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 99
2014 Telework - No 6 106
2014 Telework - Yes 0 11
2014 Job sharing - No 5 117
2014 Income averaging - No 5 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 74

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 18
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 17
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 100
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 18
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 99
2014 Telework - No 5 106
2014 Telework - Yes 0 11
2014 Job sharing - No 5 117
2014 Income averaging - No 4 112
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 74
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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 13 87 89
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 92 487
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 90 66
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 91 510
2017 Telework - No 9 91 532
2017 Job sharing - No 9 91 576
2017 Income averaging - No 9 91 555
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 91 572
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 382
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 194
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 96 145
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 94 663
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 93 107
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 701
2014 Telework - No 5 95 754
2014 Telework - Yes 9 91 54
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 807
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 100 25
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 783
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 528
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 280

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 37
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 43
2017 Telework - No 36 45
2017 Job sharing - No 34 48
2017 Income averaging - No 34 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 48
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 30
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 34 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 40
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 38
2014 Telework - No 41 40
2014 Job sharing - No 39 45
2014 Income averaging - No 39 45
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 42 30
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 15

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 84 37
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 87 43
2017 Telework - No 83 45
2017 Job sharing - No 84 48
2017 Income averaging - No 83 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 84 48
2014 Compressed workweek - No 87 40
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 95 38
2014 Telework - No 87 40
2014 Job sharing - No 88 45
2014 Income averaging - No 88 45
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 94 30
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 78 15

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 37
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 43
2017 Telework - No 0 45
2017 Job sharing - No 0 48
2017 Income averaging - No 0 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 48
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 30
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 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 - Yes 0 11
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 37
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 43
2017 Telework - No 0 45
2017 Job sharing - No 0 48
2017 Income averaging - No 0 47
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 48
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 30
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 40
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 38
2014 Telework - No 0 40
2014 Job sharing - No 0 45
2014 Income averaging - No 0 45
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 30
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 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 - Yes 0 11
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 11
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 18