2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canada Border Services Agency 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 31 37 16 7 4 3 1 71 12 1216
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 35 16 9 7 3 1 67 16 4913
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 34 17 9 8 5 0 64 18 1212
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 36 16 8 6 3 1 69 15 4917
2017 Telework - No 30 36 16 9 6 3 1 68 15 5929
2017 Telework - Yes 38 30 13 7 3 8 1 74 12 200
2017 Job sharing - No 30 35 16 9 6 3 1 68 15 6125
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 38 17 9 6 4 0 67 15 96
2017 Income averaging - No 30 35 16 9 6 3 1 68 15 6033
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 36 48 8 8 0 0 0 84 8 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 30 35 16 9 6 3 1 68 15 6115
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 36 15 9 6 3 1 68 16 3680
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 35 17 8 6 4 0 68 15 2449
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 33 34 18 6 4 5 1 71 10 1821
2014 Compressed workweek - No 31 33 18 6 6 5 1 68 12 7373
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 36 18 6 7 4 1 68 13 1621
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 33 18 6 5 5 1 68 12 7573
2014 Telework - No 31 33 18 6 6 5 1 68 12 9042
2014 Telework - Yes 40 31 12 4 5 8 0 77 9 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 31 46 15 0 9 0 0 76 9 13
2014 Job sharing - No 31 33 18 6 6 5 1 68 12 9181
2014 Income averaging - Yes 29 35 16 7 5 6 1 69 13 235
2014 Income averaging - No 31 33 18 6 6 5 1 68 12 8959
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 33 19 6 6 5 1 68 12 5698
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 34 18 6 5 5 1 69 12 3496

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 20 41 14 14 11 0 0 61 25 1213
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 37 13 17 15 0 0 55 32 4897
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 16 36 13 17 18 0 0 52 35 1210
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 38 13 16 14 0 0 58 30 4900
2017 Telework - No 19 37 13 16 15 0 0 56 31 5911
2017 Telework - Yes 25 41 13 13 8 0 0 66 21 199
2017 Job sharing - No 19 37 13 16 15 0 0 57 31 6106
2017 Income averaging - Yes 17 40 16 16 10 0 0 58 26 96
2017 Income averaging - No 19 37 13 16 15 0 0 57 31 6014
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 8 47 23 15 8 0 0 55 23 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 19 37 13 16 15 0 0 57 31 6096
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 37 12 17 15 0 0 56 31 3666
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 39 13 15 14 0 0 57 30 2444
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 39 14 10 7 0 0 68 18 1821
2014 Compressed workweek - No 28 35 14 11 11 0 0 63 22 7379
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 37 13 11 12 0 0 64 23 1623
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 36 15 11 10 0 0 64 21 7577
2014 Telework - No 28 36 14 11 10 0 0 64 22 9048
2014 Telework - Yes 40 36 9 8 5 2 0 78 13 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 33 31 18 9 9 0 0 63 19 12
2014 Job sharing - No 28 36 14 11 10 0 0 64 21 9188
2014 Income averaging - Yes 27 42 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 236
2014 Income averaging - No 28 36 14 11 10 0 0 64 21 8964
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 35 15 12 11 0 0 63 22 5702
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 38 14 11 9 0 0 66 20 3498

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 18 38 15 16 13 0 0 56 29 1215
2017 Compressed workweek - No 17 31 17 18 17 0 0 48 35 4901
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 30 18 18 20 0 0 44 38 1206
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 33 16 18 15 0 0 51 33 4910
2017 Telework - No 17 32 17 18 17 0 0 49 35 5917
2017 Telework - Yes 27 40 13 12 8 1 0 67 20 199
2017 Job sharing - No 17 32 16 18 16 0 0 49 34 6112
2017 Income averaging - Yes 14 37 16 19 14 0 0 52 33 96
2017 Income averaging - No 17 32 16 18 16 0 0 49 34 6020
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 48 8 15 6 0 0 71 21 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 32 17 18 16 0 0 49 34 6102
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 31 16 18 16 0 0 49 35 3673
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 34 17 17 16 0 0 50 33 2443
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 35 18 13 13 1 0 56 27 1819
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 31 17 16 17 0 0 49 34 7377
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 29 18 16 19 0 0 47 35 1622
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 32 17 16 16 0 0 51 32 7574
2014 Telework - No 19 31 17 16 17 0 0 50 33 9044
2014 Telework - Yes 34 37 12 11 5 1 0 71 17 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 20 36 17 18 9 0 0 57 26 13
2014 Job sharing - No 19 32 17 16 17 0 0 51 32 9183
2014 Income averaging - Yes 18 37 17 12 16 0 0 55 28 235
2014 Income averaging - No 19 31 17 16 17 0 0 50 32 8961
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 31 17 16 17 0 0 50 34 5700
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 33 18 14 16 0 0 52 30 3496

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 12 34 20 19 15 1 0 46 34 1214
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 29 17 22 20 1 0 41 42 4904
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 29 17 22 22 1 0 39 44 1209
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 30 17 21 18 1 0 43 39 4909
2017 Telework - No 12 30 17 21 19 1 0 42 41 5918
2017 Telework - Yes 20 35 14 19 10 2 0 56 30 200
2017 Job sharing - No 12 30 17 21 19 1 0 42 40 6114
2017 Income averaging - Yes 17 24 18 23 18 1 0 41 41 96
2017 Income averaging - No 12 30 17 21 19 1 0 42 40 6022
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 15 36 20 23 6 0 0 51 29 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 30 17 21 19 1 0 42 40 6104
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 29 17 21 19 1 0 42 41 3673
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 31 18 21 18 1 0 43 39 2445

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 27 37 13 14 9 1 0 64 23 1218
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 29 15 15 18 0 0 51 33 4908
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 21 30 15 15 20 0 0 51 35 1211
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 31 15 15 15 0 0 55 30 4915
2017 Telework - No 22 31 15 15 16 0 0 53 32 5926
2017 Telework - Yes 49 28 7 8 7 1 0 78 15 200
2017 Job sharing - No 23 31 15 15 16 0 0 54 31 6122
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 47 7 11 8 0 0 75 19 95
2017 Income averaging - No 23 30 15 15 16 0 0 54 31 6031
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 35 51 14 0 0 0 0 86 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 31 15 15 16 0 0 54 31 6112
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 29 15 15 17 0 1 51 33 3676
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 33 13 14 14 0 0 58 29 2450
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 35 14 12 10 0 0 65 21 1819
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 30 15 15 16 0 0 54 31 7377
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 31 15 14 16 0 0 55 30 1623
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 31 14 14 14 0 1 57 29 7573
2014 Telework - No 24 32 15 14 15 0 1 56 29 9045
2014 Telework - Yes 52 24 9 8 5 1 0 77 14 151
2014 Job sharing - Yes 34 32 17 17 0 0 0 66 17 13
2014 Job sharing - No 25 31 15 14 14 0 0 56 29 9183
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 37 9 11 10 0 0 69 21 236
2014 Income averaging - No 24 31 15 14 14 0 0 56 29 8960
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 30 15 15 16 0 1 54 31 5700
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 33 14 13 12 0 0 61 25 3496

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 12 34 18 19 16 0 0 46 36 1218
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 30 15 20 24 0 0 42 43 4914
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 11 29 16 19 26 0 0 40 45 1210
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 31 15 20 21 0 0 44 41 4922
2017 Telework - No 12 30 15 20 22 0 0 42 42 5931
2017 Telework - Yes 16 40 15 16 13 0 0 56 28 201
2017 Job sharing - No 12 30 15 20 22 0 0 43 42 6128
2017 Income averaging - Yes 12 33 8 16 32 0 0 45 47 96
2017 Income averaging - No 12 30 15 20 22 0 0 43 42 6036
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 23 13 20 21 0 0 46 42 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 31 15 20 22 0 0 43 42 6118
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 30 14 20 23 0 0 42 43 3681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 32 16 18 21 0 0 44 40 2451
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 15 33 19 18 14 0 0 49 32 1822
2014 Compressed workweek - No 16 30 18 19 17 0 0 46 36 7377
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 31 18 19 18 0 0 46 37 1622
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 31 18 18 16 0 0 47 35 7577
2014 Telework - No 15 31 18 19 17 0 0 46 35 9047
2014 Telework - Yes 23 33 17 14 12 0 0 57 26 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 22 26 8 26 18 0 0 48 43 13
2014 Job sharing - No 15 31 18 19 17 0 0 47 35 9186
2014 Income averaging - Yes 14 31 19 24 12 0 0 45 36 236
2014 Income averaging - No 16 31 18 18 17 0 0 47 35 8963
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 30 18 19 17 0 0 46 36 5700
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 32 18 19 16 0 0 47 34 3499

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 27 43 13 12 6 0 0 70 17 1220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 41 14 11 8 0 0 68 18 4921
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 41 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1211
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 41 13 11 7 0 0 68 18 4930
2017 Telework - No 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 5941
2017 Telework - Yes 30 41 11 10 8 0 0 71 18 200
2017 Job sharing - No 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 6137
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 40 9 19 13 0 0 60 32 96
2017 Income averaging - No 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 6045
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 28 35 23 8 6 0 0 63 14 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 6127
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 41 14 11 7 0 0 68 18 3688
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 41 13 11 7 0 0 68 18 2453
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 42 14 7 5 0 0 74 12 1822
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 39 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 7380
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 39 13 7 5 0 0 75 12 1623
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 40 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 7579
2014 Telework - No 33 40 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 9050
2014 Telework - Yes 43 38 8 6 5 1 0 81 11 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 34 40 8 17 0 0 0 74 17 13
2014 Job sharing - No 33 40 13 7 6 0 0 73 13 9189
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 39 15 9 5 0 0 71 14 236
2014 Income averaging - No 33 40 13 7 6 0 0 74 13 8966
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 39 14 7 6 0 0 73 13 5702
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 41 13 7 5 0 0 74 13 3500
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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 43 30 8 9 9 0 0 74 18 1220
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 70 21 4926
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 30 10 12 11 0 0 67 24 1213
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 30 9 10 10 0 0 71 20 4933
2017 Telework - No 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 70 21 5945
2017 Telework - Yes 52 27 7 10 4 0 0 79 14 201
2017 Job sharing - No 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 70 20 6142
2017 Income averaging - Yes 47 29 6 10 8 0 0 76 18 96
2017 Income averaging - No 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 70 21 6050
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 25 44 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 70 21 6132
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 30 9 10 10 0 0 71 20 3691
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 30 9 11 10 0 0 70 21 2455

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 44 27 12 7 8 1 0 72 16 1218
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 19 4921
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 29 13 9 12 1 0 67 21 1212
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 27 12 8 9 1 0 70 17 4927
2017 Telework - No 41 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 18 5938
2017 Telework - Yes 53 26 9 7 4 1 0 79 11 201
2017 Job sharing - No 41 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 18 6135
2017 Income averaging - Yes 51 25 6 10 5 2 0 78 16 96
2017 Income averaging - No 41 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 18 6043
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 45 37 0 0 0 0 63 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 18 6125
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 28 13 8 10 1 0 69 18 3687
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 28 12 8 10 1 0 69 18 2452

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 19 31 14 19 17 0 0 50 36 1218
2017 Compressed workweek - No 15 25 15 19 25 0 0 41 45 4918
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 25 14 20 29 0 0 38 49 1210
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 27 15 19 22 0 0 44 42 4926
2017 Telework - No 16 26 15 19 24 0 0 42 43 5936
2017 Telework - Yes 25 26 14 16 18 0 1 52 35 200
2017 Job sharing - No 16 26 14 19 24 0 0 42 43 6132
2017 Income averaging - Yes 17 30 14 20 19 0 0 47 39 96
2017 Income averaging - No 16 26 14 19 24 0 0 42 43 6040
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 15 33 37 8 8 0 0 48 15 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 16 26 14 19 24 0 0 42 43 6122
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 16 25 15 19 24 0 0 42 44 3687
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 28 14 19 23 0 0 44 42 2449

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 22 39 21 12 6 1 0 61 18 1214
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 35 19 13 12 1 0 56 25 4911
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 36 20 15 13 1 0 51 29 1207
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 36 19 12 10 1 0 58 22 4918
2017 Telework - No 20 36 20 13 11 1 0 56 24 5924
2017 Telework - Yes 25 37 20 9 6 2 0 63 16 201
2017 Job sharing - No 20 36 20 13 11 1 0 57 24 6121
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 45 18 8 8 1 0 65 16 96
2017 Income averaging - No 20 36 20 13 11 1 0 56 24 6029
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 16 33 43 8 0 0 0 49 8 13
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 36 20 13 11 1 0 57 24 6112
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 35 19 13 11 1 0 57 24 3682
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 37 21 13 10 1 0 56 23 2443

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 18 45 21 13 0 0 21 34 1200
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 17 39 25 15 0 0 21 40 4869
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 19 40 24 14 0 0 23 38 1202
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 17 40 24 15 0 0 21 39 4867
2017 Telework - No 3 18 40 24 14 0 0 21 39 5872
2017 Telework - Yes 4 16 43 21 17 0 0 20 38 197
2017 Job sharing - No 3 18 40 24 15 0 0 21 39 6065
2017 Income averaging - Yes 4 19 42 22 13 0 0 23 35 94
2017 Income averaging - No 3 18 40 24 15 0 0 21 39 5975
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 23 38 25 14 0 0 23 39 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 18 40 24 15 0 0 21 39 6055
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 17 39 25 15 0 0 21 40 3647
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 18 42 22 14 0 0 22 36 2422

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 13 23 41 17 5 0 0 23 36 1206
2017 Compressed workweek - No 14 26 38 16 6 0 0 22 40 4878
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 13 24 39 17 6 0 0 23 38 1197
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 26 38 16 5 0 0 22 40 4887
2017 Telework - No 14 26 39 16 6 0 0 22 39 5886
2017 Telework - Yes 15 23 38 18 5 0 0 24 38 198
2017 Job sharing - No 14 25 39 16 6 0 0 22 39 6080
2017 Income averaging - Yes 14 25 36 20 5 0 0 25 39 95
2017 Income averaging - No 14 25 39 16 6 0 0 22 39 5989
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 14 30 48 8 0 0 0 8 44 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 25 38 16 6 0 0 22 39 6070
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 27 37 16 5 0 0 22 41 3658
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 24 40 17 6 0 0 23 37 2426
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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 24 76 1211
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 70 4891
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 67 1206
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 73 4896
2017 Telework - No 29 71 5903
2017 Telework - Yes 20 80 199
2017 Job sharing - No 28 72 6098
2017 Income averaging - Yes 23 77 95
2017 Income averaging - No 29 71 6007
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 72 6089
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 71 3666
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 72 2436
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 80 1819
2014 Compressed workweek - No 24 76 7365
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 75 1622
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 77 7562
2014 Telework - No 23 77 9032
2014 Telework - Yes 19 81 152
2014 Job sharing - Yes 40 60 13
2014 Job sharing - No 23 77 9171
2014 Income averaging - Yes 21 79 236
2014 Income averaging - No 23 77 8948
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 24 76 5688
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 23 77 3496

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 60 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 53 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 1330
2017 Telework - No 54 1690
2017 Telework - Yes 50 40
2017 Job sharing - No 54 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 50 22
2017 Income averaging - No 54 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 52 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 1688
2014 Telework - No 52 2065
2014 Telework - Yes 58 28
2014 Job sharing - No 52 2088
2014 Income averaging - Yes 52 48
2014 Income averaging - No 52 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 778

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 68 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 69 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 70 1330
2017 Telework - No 69 1690
2017 Telework - Yes 68 40
2017 Job sharing - No 69 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 73 22
2017 Income averaging - No 69 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 69 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 70 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 67 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 67 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 66 1688
2014 Telework - No 67 2065
2014 Telework - Yes 56 28
2014 Job sharing - No 66 2088
2014 Income averaging - Yes 66 48
2014 Income averaging - No 66 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 68 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 65 778

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 1330
2017 Telework - No 7 1690
2017 Job sharing - No 7 1728
2017 Income averaging - No 7 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 1688
2014 Telework - No 7 2065
2014 Job sharing - No 7 2088
2014 Income averaging - No 7 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 778

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 4 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 1330
2017 Telework - No 6 1690
2017 Telework - Yes 0 40
2017 Job sharing - No 6 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2017 Income averaging - No 6 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 1688
2014 Telework - No 6 2065
2014 Telework - Yes 0 28
2014 Job sharing - No 6 2088
2014 Income averaging - No 6 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 778

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 4 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 1330
2017 Telework - No 3 1690
2017 Job sharing - No 3 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2017 Income averaging - No 3 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 1688
2014 Telework - No 3 2065
2014 Job sharing - No 3 2088
2014 Income averaging - No 3 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 778

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 11 285
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 1330
2017 Telework - No 18 1690
2017 Telework - Yes 0 40
2017 Job sharing - No 18 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2017 Income averaging - No 18 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 20 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 29 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 1688
2014 Telework - No 18 2065
2014 Job sharing - No 18 2088
2014 Income averaging - Yes 11 48
2014 Income averaging - No 18 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 778

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 1445
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 400
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 1330
2017 Telework - No 2 1690
2017 Job sharing - No 2 1728
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 22
2017 Income averaging - No 3 1708
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 2 1727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 1041
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 689
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 365
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 1728
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 405
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 1688
2014 Telework - No 4 2065
2014 Telework - Yes 0 28
2014 Job sharing - No 4 2088
2014 Income averaging - No 4 2045
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 1315
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 778
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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 15 85 1215
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 4905
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 80 1204
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 82 4916
2017 Telework - No 18 82 5920
2017 Telework - Yes 13 87 200
2017 Job sharing - No 18 82 6116
2017 Income averaging - Yes 12 88 96
2017 Income averaging - No 18 82 6024
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 18 82 6106
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 3677
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 2443
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 90 1819
2014 Compressed workweek - No 13 87 7365
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 85 1619
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 88 7565
2014 Telework - No 12 88 9032
2014 Telework - Yes 10 90 152
2014 Job sharing - No 12 88 9171
2014 Income averaging - Yes 10 90 235
2014 Income averaging - No 12 88 8949
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 5691
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 3493

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 35 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 859
2017 Telework - No 37 1081
2017 Telework - Yes 40 27
2017 Job sharing - No 37 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 41 12
2017 Income averaging - No 37 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 861
2014 Telework - No 34 1084
2014 Job sharing - No 34 1098
2014 Income averaging - Yes 25 24
2014 Income averaging - No 34 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 420

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 83 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 82 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 85 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 82 859
2017 Telework - No 82 1081
2017 Job sharing - No 83 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 100 12
2017 Income averaging - No 82 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 83 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 81 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 84 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 83 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 84 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 84 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 83 861
2014 Telework - No 84 1084
2014 Telework - Yes 82 16
2014 Job sharing - No 84 1098
2014 Income averaging - Yes 72 24
2014 Income averaging - No 84 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 84 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 83 420

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 859
2017 Telework - No 3 1081
2017 Job sharing - No 3 1107
2017 Income averaging - No 3 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 861
2014 Telework - No 3 1084
2014 Telework - Yes 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 2 1098
2014 Income averaging - No 2 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 420

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 4 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 859
2017 Telework - No 4 1081
2017 Telework - Yes 0 27
2017 Job sharing - No 4 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 4 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 427
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 861
2014 Telework - No 3 1084
2014 Telework - Yes 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 3 1098
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 24
2014 Income averaging - No 3 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 420

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 6 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 859
2017 Telework - No 5 1081
2017 Job sharing - No 5 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 5 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 861
2014 Telework - No 5 1084
2014 Job sharing - No 5 1098
2014 Income averaging - No 5 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 420

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 10 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 16 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 859
2017 Telework - No 16 1081
2017 Telework - Yes 0 27
2017 Job sharing - No 15 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 16 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 13 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 19 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 14 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 861
2014 Telework - No 13 1084
2014 Telework - Yes 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 13 1098
2014 Income averaging - No 13 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 15 420

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 175
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 933
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 249
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 859
2017 Telework - No 6 1081
2017 Job sharing - No 6 1107
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 12
2017 Income averaging - No 6 1096
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 1107
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 681
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 427
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 178
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 922
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 239
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 861
2014 Telework - No 9 1084
2014 Job sharing - No 9 1098
2014 Income averaging - No 9 1076
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 680
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 420