2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Canadian Food Inspection 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 44 35 12 4 3 2 0 80 8 401
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 36 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 3307
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 34 8 6 3 2 0 83 9 564
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 37 10 5 2 2 0 83 7 3144
2017 Telework - No 45 36 9 5 3 2 0 83 8 3492
2017 Telework - Yes 53 32 7 4 2 1 0 86 6 216
2017 Job sharing - No 45 36 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 3704
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 39 14 6 1 2 0 79 7 85
2017 Income averaging - No 45 36 9 5 3 2 0 83 7 3623
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 33 46 7 7 0 8 0 85 7 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 36 9 5 3 2 0 83 7 3693
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 37 9 5 2 2 0 83 7 2618
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 34 9 5 3 2 0 82 8 1090
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 45 35 11 3 2 2 0 83 6 579
2014 Compressed workweek - No 47 34 11 3 2 3 1 83 5 4534
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 32 12 3 2 2 1 83 5 703
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 34 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 4410
2014 Telework - No 47 34 11 3 2 3 0 83 6 4944
2014 Telework - Yes 50 38 7 3 1 1 0 89 4 169
2014 Job sharing - No 47 34 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 5106
2014 Income averaging - Yes 41 42 9 4 0 4 0 87 4 118
2014 Income averaging - No 47 34 11 3 2 3 0 83 5 4995
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 34 11 3 3 3 1 83 6 3715
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 34 11 3 2 2 0 84 5 1398

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 36 40 10 10 4 0 0 76 14 400
2017 Compressed workweek - No 33 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3292
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 36 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 562
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 40 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3130
2017 Telework - No 34 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3477
2017 Telework - Yes 33 46 9 8 4 0 1 79 12 215
2017 Job sharing - No 34 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3688
2017 Income averaging - Yes 29 36 16 16 4 0 0 65 20 84
2017 Income averaging - No 34 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3608
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 19 51 0 23 7 0 0 70 30 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 39 10 11 6 0 0 73 17 3677
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 40 10 11 6 0 0 72 17 2606
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 38 10 11 5 0 0 74 16 1086
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 38 10 5 2 0 0 82 7 577
2014 Compressed workweek - No 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 4531
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 37 9 6 3 0 0 83 9 703
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 36 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 4405
2014 Telework - No 44 36 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 4939
2014 Telework - Yes 46 36 7 8 3 0 0 82 11 169
2014 Job sharing - No 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 5101
2014 Income averaging - Yes 38 48 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 117
2014 Income averaging - No 44 36 10 5 4 0 0 80 9 4991
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 35 11 5 4 0 0 80 9 3713
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 45 38 9 6 2 0 0 83 8 1395

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 30 36 16 12 6 0 0 66 17 400
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 3290
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 36 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 564
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 3126
2017 Telework - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 64 20 3475
2017 Telework - Yes 33 41 16 9 2 0 0 74 10 215
2017 Job sharing - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 3686
2017 Income averaging - Yes 26 40 19 12 3 0 0 66 15 85
2017 Income averaging - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 3605
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 40 15 8 15 0 0 62 23 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 28 36 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 3675
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 36 16 12 8 0 0 63 20 2601
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 31 37 15 11 5 0 0 69 16 1089
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 27 40 14 14 5 1 0 67 19 578
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 37 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 4531
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 36 17 11 6 0 0 67 17 702
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 38 16 12 8 0 0 65 19 4407
2014 Telework - No 27 38 16 12 7 0 0 65 19 4940
2014 Telework - Yes 29 40 14 10 6 1 0 70 16 169
2014 Job sharing - No 27 38 16 11 7 0 0 65 19 5102
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 41 14 14 4 0 0 67 19 118
2014 Income averaging - No 27 38 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 4991
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 37 16 11 8 0 0 64 19 3713
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 38 15 12 5 0 0 67 18 1396

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 21 35 22 13 8 1 0 56 21 401
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 36 19 16 9 1 0 57 25 3297
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 26 33 18 14 8 1 0 60 22 562
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 36 19 16 9 1 0 56 25 3136
2017 Telework - No 20 36 19 15 9 1 0 56 24 3481
2017 Telework - Yes 27 35 17 15 5 0 0 62 20 217
2017 Job sharing - No 20 36 19 15 9 1 0 57 24 3694
2017 Income averaging - Yes 26 34 16 14 9 1 0 61 23 85
2017 Income averaging - No 20 36 19 15 9 1 0 56 24 3613
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 7 38 26 15 15 0 0 45 30 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 36 19 15 9 1 0 57 24 3683
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 36 19 16 9 1 0 56 25 2609
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 24 34 19 14 8 1 0 59 22 1089

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 39 34 12 8 6 0 0 74 14 400
2017 Compressed workweek - No 31 35 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 3299
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 33 9 9 7 0 0 75 16 563
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 36 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 3136
2017 Telework - No 31 35 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 3484
2017 Telework - Yes 50 32 8 6 4 0 0 82 10 215
2017 Job sharing - No 32 35 13 12 8 0 0 68 19 3695
2017 Income averaging - Yes 40 41 10 6 4 0 0 81 9 85
2017 Income averaging - No 32 35 13 12 8 0 0 68 20 3614
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 34 53 7 0 7 0 0 86 7 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 35 13 12 8 0 0 68 19 3684
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 29 36 13 13 8 0 0 65 21 2610
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 34 10 9 6 0 0 74 15 1089
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 39 12 7 3 0 0 77 10 579
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 34 13 11 8 0 0 68 19 4529
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 37 35 12 9 6 1 0 73 15 702
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 35 13 11 7 0 0 68 19 4406
2014 Telework - No 33 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 19 4939
2014 Telework - Yes 48 29 7 7 7 1 1 78 14 169
2014 Job sharing - No 34 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 5101
2014 Income averaging - Yes 40 39 7 9 5 0 0 79 14 118
2014 Income averaging - No 33 35 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 4990
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 34 13 12 8 0 0 66 20 3711
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 36 11 8 5 0 0 75 13 1397

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 26 36 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 402
2017 Compressed workweek - No 23 39 15 13 8 0 0 63 22 3301
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 28 39 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 563
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 23 39 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 3140
2017 Telework - No 23 39 15 14 9 0 0 62 22 3487
2017 Telework - Yes 29 39 17 10 4 0 0 68 15 216
2017 Job sharing - No 24 39 15 13 8 0 0 63 22 3699
2017 Income averaging - Yes 22 40 21 13 5 0 0 61 18 85
2017 Income averaging - No 24 39 15 13 8 0 0 63 22 3618
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 18 42 18 16 7 0 0 60 23 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 24 39 15 13 8 0 0 63 22 3688
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 22 39 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 2613
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 38 15 12 8 0 0 65 21 1090
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 40 19 13 5 0 0 64 18 578
2014 Compressed workweek - No 27 39 16 11 6 0 0 66 18 4532
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 27 41 14 12 6 0 0 68 17 703
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 39 17 11 6 0 0 65 18 4407
2014 Telework - No 27 39 17 11 6 0 0 66 17 4941
2014 Telework - Yes 23 41 15 16 5 0 0 64 21 169
2014 Job sharing - No 27 39 17 11 6 0 0 66 18 5103
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 44 12 13 5 0 0 70 18 118
2014 Income averaging - No 27 39 17 11 6 0 0 66 18 4992
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 38 17 11 6 0 0 65 18 3713
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 41 16 12 5 0 0 67 18 1397

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 37 42 9 9 3 0 0 79 12 400
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 41 12 6 3 0 0 78 10 3305
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 42 10 6 3 0 0 81 9 564
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3141
2017 Telework - No 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 3488
2017 Telework - Yes 40 41 10 8 2 0 0 81 10 217
2017 Job sharing - No 37 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 3701
2017 Income averaging - Yes 33 49 11 7 1 0 0 81 8 83
2017 Income averaging - No 37 41 11 7 3 0 0 78 10 3622
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 47 12 34 7 0 0 0 59 7 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 41 11 7 3 0 0 79 10 3690
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 41 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 2616
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 42 10 7 3 0 0 80 10 1089
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 39 42 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 579
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4533
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 39 9 5 3 1 0 83 8 703
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 42 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 4409
2014 Telework - No 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4943
2014 Telework - Yes 39 40 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 169
2014 Job sharing - No 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 5105
2014 Income averaging - Yes 27 48 15 6 3 1 0 76 9 118
2014 Income averaging - No 40 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 4994
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 39 42 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3714
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 40 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 1398
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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 52 24 9 10 5 0 0 76 15 402
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 28 8 8 7 0 0 77 14 3300
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 25 8 5 6 1 0 81 11 564
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 28 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 3138
2017 Telework - No 48 28 9 8 7 0 0 77 15 3485
2017 Telework - Yes 58 26 7 6 3 0 0 84 9 217
2017 Job sharing - No 49 28 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 3698
2017 Income averaging - Yes 57 30 5 3 5 0 1 88 7 85
2017 Income averaging - No 49 28 9 8 6 0 0 77 15 3617
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 55 23 8 0 14 0 0 78 14 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 49 28 9 8 6 0 0 77 14 3687
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 29 9 9 7 0 0 76 15 2610
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 25 8 6 6 1 0 80 12 1092

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 52 26 9 7 5 1 0 79 12 401
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 3298
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 24 8 4 5 1 0 82 9 563
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 27 10 7 6 1 0 77 13 3136
2017 Telework - No 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 77 13 3482
2017 Telework - Yes 60 25 8 4 3 1 0 85 7 217
2017 Job sharing - No 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 3695
2017 Income averaging - Yes 54 28 6 5 5 1 0 84 10 85
2017 Income averaging - No 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 3614
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 47 24 15 0 14 0 0 71 14 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 27 10 6 6 1 0 78 12 3684
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 27 11 7 6 1 0 76 13 2609
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 26 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 1090

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 26 32 15 16 10 1 0 58 26 402
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3299
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 27 14 16 9 0 0 62 25 564
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 34 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3137
2017 Telework - No 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3484
2017 Telework - Yes 33 32 16 11 8 0 0 65 19 217
2017 Job sharing - No 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3697
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 36 24 11 9 0 0 56 20 85
2017 Income averaging - No 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3616
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 32 20 23 11 14 0 0 53 24 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 33 15 15 11 0 0 59 26 3686
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 34 15 15 11 0 0 59 27 2609
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 30 15 15 9 0 0 60 25 1092

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 36 19 9 6 1 0 66 15 402
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3296
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 35 18 9 5 2 0 67 14 563
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3135
2017 Telework - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 66 16 3481
2017 Telework - Yes 35 41 15 4 2 2 0 78 7 217
2017 Job sharing - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3694
2017 Income averaging - Yes 23 45 18 11 1 2 0 69 13 85
2017 Income averaging - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3613
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 38 47 7 0 0 8 0 93 0 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 39 18 10 5 1 0 67 15 3683
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 39 18 10 5 1 0 66 16 2607
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 37 18 9 5 1 0 68 13 1091

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 19 46 20 11 0 0 23 31 399
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 3262
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 26 42 22 7 0 0 29 29 555
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 20 43 23 10 0 0 24 32 3106
2017 Telework - No 4 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 3451
2017 Telework - Yes 1 15 51 22 10 0 0 17 33 210
2017 Job sharing - No 4 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 3657
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 16 54 24 6 0 0 16 30 85
2017 Income averaging - No 4 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 3576
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 28 52 20 0 0 0 28 20 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 21 43 23 9 0 0 25 32 3646
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 20 43 23 9 0 0 25 33 2583
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 22 45 22 8 0 0 25 30 1078

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 10 22 45 17 6 0 0 24 31 401
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 22 44 20 7 0 1 27 29 3254
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 19 41 24 6 0 0 31 27 554
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 22 44 19 7 0 1 26 30 3101
2017 Telework - No 7 22 44 20 7 0 1 27 29 3439
2017 Telework - Yes 10 21 46 17 6 0 0 23 31 216
2017 Job sharing - No 8 22 44 20 7 0 1 26 29 3651
2017 Income averaging - Yes 5 27 44 17 7 0 0 24 31 84
2017 Income averaging - No 8 22 44 20 7 0 1 26 29 3571
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 7 51 27 15 0 0 42 7 15
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 22 44 20 7 0 1 26 30 3640
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 22 44 19 7 0 1 26 30 2574
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 20 43 21 7 0 0 27 29 1081
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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 19 81 399
2017 Compressed workweek - No 20 80 3285
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 20 80 560
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 3124
2017 Telework - No 20 80 3467
2017 Telework - Yes 17 83 217
2017 Job sharing - No 20 80 3680
2017 Income averaging - Yes 16 84 85
2017 Income averaging - No 20 80 3599
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 20 80 3670
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 2599
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 1085
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 80 576
2014 Compressed workweek - No 19 81 4523
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 702
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 20 80 4397
2014 Telework - No 20 80 4930
2014 Telework - Yes 12 88 169
2014 Job sharing - No 19 81 5092
2014 Income averaging - Yes 10 90 118
2014 Income averaging - No 20 80 4981
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 3705
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 1394

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 37 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 45 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 615
2017 Telework - No 46 690
2017 Telework - Yes 19 38
2017 Job sharing - No 44 725
2017 Income averaging - Yes 46 14
2017 Income averaging - No 44 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 44 726
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 46 513
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 40 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 49 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 48 854
2014 Telework - No 50 968
2014 Telework - Yes 48 19
2014 Job sharing - No 50 984
2014 Income averaging - Yes 55 11
2014 Income averaging - No 50 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 252

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 63 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 62 652
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 616
2017 Telework - No 62 691
2017 Telework - Yes 72 38
2017 Job sharing - No 62 726
2017 Income averaging - Yes 40 14
2017 Income averaging - No 63 715
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 727
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 62 514
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 63 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 61 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 58 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 59 854
2014 Telework - No 58 968
2014 Telework - Yes 57 19
2014 Job sharing - No 58 984
2014 Income averaging - Yes 54 11
2014 Income averaging - No 58 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 58 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 252

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 615
2017 Telework - No 7 690
2017 Job sharing - No 7 725
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 7 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 726
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 513
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 854
2014 Telework - No 8 968
2014 Job sharing - No 8 984
2014 Income averaging - No 8 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 252

Question 15d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 1 651
2017 Telework - No 1 690
2017 Telework - Yes 0 38
2017 Job sharing - No 1 725
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 1 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 1 726
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 1 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 1 854
2014 Telework - No 1 968
2014 Telework - Yes 0 19
2014 Job sharing - No 1 984
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 1 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 1 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 252

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 8 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 615
2017 Telework - No 5 690
2017 Job sharing - No 5 725
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 14
2017 Income averaging - No 5 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 726
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 513
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 854
2014 Telework - No 4 968
2014 Telework - Yes 0 19
2014 Job sharing - No 3 984
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 3 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 252

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 10 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 13 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 615
2017 Telework - No 13 690
2017 Job sharing - No 13 725
2017 Income averaging - No 13 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 726
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 14 513
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 14 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 17 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 854
2014 Telework - No 17 968
2014 Job sharing - No 17 984
2014 Income averaging - No 17 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 252

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 77
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 651
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 113
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 615
2017 Telework - No 6 690
2017 Telework - Yes 18 38
2017 Job sharing - No 6 725
2017 Income averaging - No 6 714
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 726
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 513
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 215
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 115
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 872
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 133
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 854
2014 Telework - No 5 968
2014 Telework - Yes 0 19
2014 Job sharing - No 5 984
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 5 976
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 735
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 252
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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 12 88 399
2017 Compressed workweek - No 12 88 3285
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 14 86 557
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 12 88 3127
2017 Telework - No 12 88 3468
2017 Telework - Yes 8 92 216
2017 Job sharing - No 12 88 3680
2017 Income averaging - Yes 9 91 85
2017 Income averaging - No 12 88 3599
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 88 3669
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88 2602
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 87 1082
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 92 578
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 91 4528
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 91 702
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 91 4404
2014 Telework - No 9 91 4937
2014 Telework - Yes 5 95 169
2014 Job sharing - No 9 91 5099
2014 Income averaging - Yes 5 95 118
2014 Income averaging - No 9 91 4988
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 91 3710
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1396

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 48
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 38 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 356
2017 Telework - No 29 414
2017 Job sharing - No 29 430
2017 Income averaging - No 29 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 32 134
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 45
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 63
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 370
2014 Telework - No 37 425
2014 Job sharing - No 37 430
2014 Income averaging - No 37 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 110

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 69 48
2017 Compressed workweek - No 83 385
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 77 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 82 357
2017 Telework - No 81 415
2017 Job sharing - No 82 431
2017 Income averaging - No 81 426
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 81 432
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 84 299
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 76 134
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 74 45
2014 Compressed workweek - No 81 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 76 63
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 81 370
2014 Telework - No 80 425
2014 Job sharing - No 80 430
2014 Income averaging - No 80 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 81 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 78 110

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 2 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 356
2017 Telework - No 2 414
2017 Telework - Yes 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 2 430
2017 Income averaging - No 2 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 2 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 298
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 370
2014 Telework - No 3 425
2014 Job sharing - No 3 430
2014 Income averaging - No 4 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 110

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 48
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 356
2017 Telework - No 0 414
2017 Telework - Yes 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 0 430
2017 Income averaging - No 0 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 134
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 45
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 63
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 110

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 12 48
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 356
2017 Telework - No 7 414
2017 Telework - Yes 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 7 430
2017 Income averaging - No 7 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 370
2014 Telework - No 4 425
2014 Job sharing - No 4 430
2014 Income averaging - No 4 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 323

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 356
2017 Telework - No 9 414
2017 Telework - Yes 0 18
2017 Job sharing - No 9 430
2017 Income averaging - No 9 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 134
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 14 45
2014 Compressed workweek - No 10 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 63
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 370
2014 Telework - No 11 425
2014 Job sharing - No 10 430
2014 Income averaging - No 10 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 110

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 17 48
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 384
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 76
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 356
2017 Telework - No 6 414
2017 Job sharing - No 7 430
2017 Income averaging - No 7 425
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 431
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 298
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 134
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 388
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 63
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 370
2014 Telework - No 7 425
2014 Job sharing - No 6 430
2014 Income averaging - No 7 427
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 323
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 110