2017 Public Service Employee Annual Survey Results for Parks 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 36 39 14 7 1 2 0 77 9 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 40 37 12 5 3 2 0 80 8 1873
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 40 10 3 1 2 0 85 4 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 37 13 6 3 2 0 78 10 1827
2017 Telework - No 39 37 13 6 3 2 0 78 9 2073
2017 Telework - Yes 45 40 8 4 1 3 0 88 4 193
2017 Job sharing - No 40 37 12 6 3 2 0 79 9 2266
2017 Income averaging - Yes 44 22 4 4 12 15 0 77 19 23
2017 Income averaging - No 40 38 12 6 2 2 0 79 8 2243
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 40 37 12 6 3 2 0 79 8 2260
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 36 12 6 3 2 0 78 10 1387
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 40 12 5 1 2 0 81 7 879
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 34 36 17 5 2 6 1 74 7 612
2014 Compressed workweek - No 39 35 12 5 2 5 0 79 8 2689
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 34 11 3 3 5 0 83 6 640
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 36 14 5 2 5 1 77 8 2661
2014 Telework - No 38 35 13 5 2 5 1 78 8 3181
2014 Telework - Yes 40 44 10 2 1 3 0 87 2 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 17 52 31 0 0 0 0 69 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 38 35 13 5 2 5 1 78 8 3289
2014 Income averaging - Yes 32 51 8 6 0 3 0 85 6 43
2014 Income averaging - No 38 35 13 5 2 5 1 78 8 3258
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 36 13 6 2 5 0 78 8 2052
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 35 14 4 2 5 1 78 6 1249

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 31 39 12 12 7 0 0 70 18 389
2017 Compressed workweek - No 36 40 9 9 5 0 0 76 15 1869
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 40 9 10 2 0 0 79 12 437
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 39 10 10 7 0 0 74 16 1821
2017 Telework - No 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 74 16 2067
2017 Telework - Yes 40 43 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 191
2017 Job sharing - No 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 75 16 2258
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 55 0 0 12 0 0 88 12 23
2017 Income averaging - No 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 75 16 2235
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 35 39 10 10 6 0 0 75 16 2252
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 36 39 9 10 6 0 0 75 16 1385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 40 10 10 5 0 0 75 15 873
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 43 38 11 5 3 0 0 81 8 608
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 2686
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 56 31 8 4 2 0 0 87 6 641
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 44 37 10 5 3 0 0 81 8 2653
2014 Telework - No 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3174
2014 Telework - Yes 52 36 9 2 1 0 0 88 2 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 51 49 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3282
2014 Income averaging - Yes 37 51 7 2 2 0 0 88 5 42
2014 Income averaging - No 47 35 10 5 3 0 0 82 8 3252
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 45 36 10 5 3 0 0 81 9 2048
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 35 9 4 2 0 0 84 7 1246

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 34 14 10 9 0 0 67 20 392
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 38 11 10 6 0 0 73 16 1877
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 39 9 8 5 0 0 79 13 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 33 37 13 10 7 0 0 70 17 1830
2017 Telework - No 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2077
2017 Telework - Yes 39 41 8 9 4 0 0 79 13 192
2017 Job sharing - No 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2269
2017 Income averaging - Yes 41 41 3 8 7 0 0 82 15 23
2017 Income averaging - No 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 2246
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 37 12 10 7 0 0 72 17 2263
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 33 37 12 10 7 0 0 71 17 1392
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 35 37 11 9 7 0 0 73 16 877
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 32 37 13 12 5 0 0 70 17 613
2014 Compressed workweek - No 33 38 12 11 5 0 0 71 17 2689
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 35 10 8 4 0 0 78 12 638
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 39 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2664
2014 Telework - No 32 38 12 11 5 0 0 71 17 3182
2014 Telework - Yes 40 38 12 7 3 0 0 78 10 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 57 43 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 32 38 12 11 5 0 0 71 17 3290
2014 Income averaging - Yes 19 43 15 11 11 0 0 62 23 43
2014 Income averaging - No 33 38 12 11 5 0 0 71 17 3259
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 39 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2052
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 36 38 11 10 4 0 0 74 14 1250

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 23 38 13 18 8 0 0 61 26 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 26 39 14 13 7 0 0 66 20 1872
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 30 42 10 12 7 0 0 71 19 437
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 38 15 15 7 1 0 63 22 1828
2017 Telework - No 25 38 14 14 7 0 0 64 22 2072
2017 Telework - Yes 26 48 11 11 4 0 0 74 15 193
2017 Job sharing - No 26 39 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 2265
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 30 18 12 7 0 0 63 19 23
2017 Income averaging - No 25 39 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 2242
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 39 14 14 7 0 0 65 21 2259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 25 38 15 14 7 1 0 64 22 1388
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 41 12 14 7 0 0 67 21 877

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 33 36 9 10 11 0 0 69 22 391
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 34 10 10 6 0 0 73 17 1877
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 52 30 5 7 5 1 0 83 12 437
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 35 11 11 8 0 0 70 19 1831
2017 Telework - No 37 34 10 11 8 0 0 71 18 2075
2017 Telework - Yes 52 31 5 9 2 1 0 84 11 193
2017 Job sharing - No 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 2268
2017 Income averaging - Yes 45 26 0 14 15 0 0 71 29 23
2017 Income averaging - No 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 2245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 34 10 10 7 0 0 72 18 2262
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 35 11 11 7 0 0 70 19 1392
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 42 33 7 9 7 1 0 76 16 876
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 41 33 11 10 5 0 1 74 14 612
2014 Compressed workweek - No 37 33 12 10 5 0 2 72 15 2692
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 45 32 9 8 3 0 3 79 11 639
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 36 33 13 11 5 0 1 71 16 2665
2014 Telework - No 37 33 12 10 5 0 2 72 15 3184
2014 Telework - Yes 57 29 8 4 1 0 0 86 5 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 46 43 5 6 0 0 0 89 6 12
2014 Job sharing - No 38 33 12 10 5 0 2 72 15 3292
2014 Income averaging - Yes 43 36 9 9 2 0 0 80 11 43
2014 Income averaging - No 38 33 12 10 5 0 2 72 15 3261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 33 14 11 5 0 2 69 17 2054
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 43 33 10 9 4 0 2 78 12 1250

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 22 40 10 15 12 0 0 63 27 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 29 40 13 11 7 0 0 69 18 1877
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 40 12 12 5 0 0 72 17 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 26 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 1831
2017 Telework - No 27 40 12 12 9 0 0 67 21 2077
2017 Telework - Yes 33 46 10 9 3 0 0 78 12 193
2017 Job sharing - No 27 40 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 2270
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 29 14 7 12 0 0 67 19 23
2017 Income averaging - No 27 40 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 2247
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 40 12 12 8 0 0 68 20 2264
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 40 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 1391
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 41 11 12 9 0 0 68 21 879
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 34 16 13 6 0 0 66 19 611
2014 Compressed workweek - No 34 37 13 11 5 0 0 71 16 2693
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 33 13 9 3 0 0 75 12 641
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 37 14 12 5 0 0 69 18 2663
2014 Telework - No 33 36 14 12 5 0 0 70 17 3184
2014 Telework - Yes 40 41 11 6 2 0 0 81 8 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 51 40 9 0 0 0 0 91 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 33 37 13 11 5 0 0 70 17 3292
2014 Income averaging - Yes 21 50 13 9 7 0 0 71 16 43
2014 Income averaging - No 33 36 13 11 5 0 0 70 16 3261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 31 38 13 12 6 0 0 69 18 2055
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 35 14 10 4 0 0 72 15 1249

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 42 40 7 8 4 0 0 82 11 391
2017 Compressed workweek - No 46 39 8 5 2 0 0 85 7 1877
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 36 6 6 1 1 0 87 6 438
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 43 40 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 1830
2017 Telework - No 45 39 8 6 3 0 0 84 8 2075
2017 Telework - Yes 47 46 2 5 0 0 0 93 5 193
2017 Job sharing - No 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 2268
2017 Income averaging - Yes 20 65 7 3 4 0 0 85 8 23
2017 Income averaging - No 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 2245
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 39 8 6 2 0 0 84 8 2262
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 40 8 5 2 0 0 84 8 1392
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 46 39 6 6 2 0 0 85 9 876
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 51 36 9 4 1 0 0 87 4 612
2014 Compressed workweek - No 50 37 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 2689
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 58 30 7 4 1 0 0 89 5 636
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 38 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 2665
2014 Telework - No 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 3181
2014 Telework - Yes 45 40 11 2 2 0 0 85 3 120
2014 Job sharing - Yes 56 41 3 0 0 0 0 97 0 12
2014 Job sharing - No 50 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 3289
2014 Income averaging - Yes 27 57 4 7 5 0 0 84 12 42
2014 Income averaging - No 51 36 8 4 1 0 0 87 5 3259
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 49 38 8 4 2 0 0 87 5 2053
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 34 8 4 1 0 0 88 4 1248
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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 50 28 5 7 9 0 0 79 16 394
2017 Compressed workweek - No 52 26 8 7 6 0 0 78 14 1879
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 27 3 5 5 0 0 87 10 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 50 27 9 8 7 0 0 76 15 1834
2017 Telework - No 51 27 7 7 7 0 0 78 14 2080
2017 Telework - Yes 58 25 8 5 4 0 0 83 9 193
2017 Job sharing - No 51 27 8 7 7 0 0 78 14 2273
2017 Income averaging - Yes 38 11 28 11 12 0 0 49 23 23
2017 Income averaging - No 51 27 7 7 7 0 0 79 14 2250
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 51 27 7 7 7 0 0 78 14 2267
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 26 9 8 7 1 0 76 15 1393
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 28 6 6 6 0 0 82 12 880

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 24 8 7 6 1 0 79 13 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 10 1877
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 65 19 6 5 3 1 0 86 8 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 52 26 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 1831
2017 Telework - No 54 25 9 5 6 1 0 80 11 2077
2017 Telework - Yes 61 25 5 6 2 0 0 86 8 193
2017 Job sharing - No 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 2270
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 25 17 8 8 0 0 67 16 23
2017 Income averaging - No 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 2247
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 80 11 2264
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 26 10 5 6 1 0 79 11 1391
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 23 7 6 4 1 0 82 10 879

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 22 31 12 16 17 1 0 54 34 394
2017 Compressed workweek - No 27 33 14 14 12 0 0 61 26 1879
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 31 36 13 13 7 1 0 67 20 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 25 32 13 15 14 0 0 58 29 1834
2017 Telework - No 26 32 13 15 13 0 0 58 28 2080
2017 Telework - Yes 31 39 12 11 7 0 0 70 18 193
2017 Job sharing - No 26 33 13 15 13 0 0 59 27 2273
2017 Income averaging - Yes 27 33 14 7 19 0 0 60 26 23
2017 Income averaging - No 26 33 13 15 13 0 0 59 27 2250
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 26 33 13 15 13 0 0 59 27 2267
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 26 32 13 15 13 0 0 58 28 1393
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 26 34 13 14 12 1 0 61 26 880

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 11 29 30 17 12 1 0 41 29 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 15 34 25 14 9 2 0 51 24 1876
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 35 23 17 6 2 0 53 23 439
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 33 27 14 10 2 0 48 25 1830
2017 Telework - No 15 33 26 15 10 2 0 48 25 2076
2017 Telework - Yes 11 38 29 13 6 4 0 51 19 193
2017 Job sharing - No 15 33 26 15 10 2 0 49 25 2269
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 31 32 4 7 0 0 56 12 23
2017 Income averaging - No 14 33 26 15 10 2 0 49 25 2246
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 14 33 26 15 10 2 0 49 25 2263
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 34 25 14 10 2 0 50 25 1390
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 32 27 16 8 1 0 47 25 879

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 17 40 25 13 1 0 20 39 388
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 17 43 25 12 0 0 20 37 1876
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 3 22 40 24 11 0 1 25 35 438
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 16 43 25 12 0 0 19 38 1826
2017 Telework - No 3 18 42 25 12 0 0 21 37 2072
2017 Telework - Yes 3 13 45 28 11 0 0 16 39 192
2017 Job sharing - No 3 17 42 25 12 0 0 20 37 2264
2017 Income averaging - Yes 0 10 40 39 11 0 0 10 50 23
2017 Income averaging - No 3 17 42 25 12 0 0 21 37 2241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 17 42 25 12 0 0 20 37 2258
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 17 43 25 13 0 0 20 37 1391
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 18 41 26 11 0 0 21 37 873

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 11 24 40 19 6 0 0 25 35 393
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 25 40 19 8 0 0 27 33 1860
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 23 36 24 10 0 0 33 30 438
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 25 41 18 7 0 0 25 34 1815
2017 Telework - No 8 25 40 19 8 0 0 27 33 2062
2017 Telework - Yes 7 24 45 18 5 0 0 24 31 191
2017 Job sharing - No 8 25 40 19 7 0 0 26 33 2253
2017 Income averaging - Yes 4 32 50 15 0 0 0 15 36 23
2017 Income averaging - No 8 25 40 19 8 0 0 26 33 2230
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 25 40 19 7 0 0 26 33 2247
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 26 41 18 8 0 0 25 34 1377
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 23 39 21 7 0 0 28 33 876
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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 28 72 391
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 78 1873
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 83 438
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 24 76 1826
2017 Telework - No 23 77 2072
2017 Telework - Yes 17 83 192
2017 Job sharing - No 23 77 2264
2017 Income averaging - No 23 77 2241
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 77 2259
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 77 1389
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 78 875
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 20 80 615
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 82 2688
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 17 83 640
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 2663
2014 Telework - No 19 81 3183
2014 Telework - Yes 13 87 120
2014 Job sharing - No 19 81 3291
2014 Income averaging - Yes 15 85 43
2014 Income averaging - No 19 81 3260
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 81 2051
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 17 83 1252

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 63 93
2017 Compressed workweek - No 50 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 75
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 386
2017 Telework - No 54 429
2017 Telework - Yes 47 32
2017 Job sharing - No 54 461
2017 Income averaging - No 53 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 54 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 50 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 55 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 51 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 48 108
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 53 482
2014 Telework - No 52 574
2014 Telework - Yes 59 16
2014 Job sharing - No 52 588
2014 Income averaging - No 52 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 52 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 52 216

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 93
2017 Compressed workweek - No 63 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 75
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 61 386
2017 Telework - No 61 429
2017 Telework - Yes 55 32
2017 Job sharing - No 60 461
2017 Income averaging - No 61 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 64 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 54 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 57 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 56 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 108
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 57 482
2014 Telework - No 56 574
2014 Telework - Yes 67 16
2014 Job sharing - No 56 588
2014 Income averaging - No 55 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 57 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 216

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 9 93
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 75
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 386
2017 Telework - No 9 429
2017 Job sharing - No 9 461
2017 Income averaging - No 9 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 9 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 8 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 108
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 482
2014 Telework - No 8 574
2014 Job sharing - No 8 588
2014 Income averaging - No 8 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 216

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 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 386
2017 Telework - Yes 0 32
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 290
2014 Telework - No 1 574
2014 Telework - Yes 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 1 588
2014 Income averaging - No 1 584

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 12 93
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 75
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 386
2017 Telework - No 7 429
2017 Job sharing - No 7 461
2017 Income averaging - No 7 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 108
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 482
2014 Telework - No 6 574
2014 Job sharing - No 6 588
2014 Income averaging - No 6 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 216

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 14 93
2017 Compressed workweek - No 19 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 75
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 386
2017 Telework - No 17 429
2017 Telework - Yes 25 32
2017 Job sharing - No 17 461
2017 Income averaging - No 17 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 16 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 19 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 108
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 17 482
2014 Telework - No 18 574
2014 Job sharing - No 18 588
2014 Income averaging - No 18 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 17 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 216

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 368
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 386
2017 Telework - No 3 429
2017 Job sharing - No 3 461
2017 Income averaging - No 3 458
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 3 461
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 2 290
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 171
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 120
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 470
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 482
2014 Telework - No 3 574
2014 Telework - Yes 0 16
2014 Job sharing - No 3 588
2014 Income averaging - No 3 584
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 374
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 216
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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 85 391
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 90 1870
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 91 437
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 11 89 1824
2017 Telework - No 11 89 2069
2017 Telework - Yes 10 90 192
2017 Job sharing - No 11 89 2261
2017 Income averaging - No 11 89 2238
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 11 89 2255
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 1385
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 89 876
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 93 614
2014 Compressed workweek - No 6 94 2686
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 96 638
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 2662
2014 Telework - No 6 94 3181
2014 Telework - Yes 4 96 119
2014 Job sharing - No 6 94 3288
2014 Income averaging - No 6 94 3257
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 2052
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 6 94 1248

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 49 47
2017 Compressed workweek - No 44 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 186
2017 Telework - No 45 204
2017 Telework - Yes 51 20
2017 Job sharing - No 45 224
2017 Income averaging - No 45 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 45 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 136
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 47 88
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 44 44
2014 Compressed workweek - No 42 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 46 31
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 42 165
2014 Telework - No 43 191
2014 Job sharing - No 42 193
2014 Income averaging - No 42 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 122
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 74

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 72 47
2017 Compressed workweek - No 71 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 72 186
2017 Telework - No 71 204
2017 Telework - Yes 65 20
2017 Job sharing - No 71 224
2017 Income averaging - No 71 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 71 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 71 136
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 70 88
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 65 44
2014 Compressed workweek - No 66 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 67 31
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 65 165
2014 Telework - No 66 191
2014 Job sharing - No 67 193
2014 Income averaging - No 66 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 66 122
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 65 74

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 186
2017 Telework - No 7 204
2017 Telework - Yes 0 20
2017 Job sharing - No 6 224
2017 Income averaging - No 6 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 136
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 165
2014 Telework - No 3 191
2014 Job sharing - No 3 193
2014 Income averaging - No 3 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 122

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 177
2017 Telework - Yes 0 20
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 136
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 31

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 15 47
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 13 186
2017 Telework - No 13 204
2017 Job sharing - No 12 224
2017 Income averaging - No 12 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 12 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 12 136
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 13 88
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 13 44
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 165
2014 Telework - No 6 191
2014 Job sharing - No 6 193
2014 Income averaging - No 6 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 122
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 74

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 11 47
2017 Compressed workweek - No 16 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 16 186
2017 Telework - No 16 204
2017 Job sharing - No 15 224
2017 Income averaging - No 15 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 15 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 136
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 88
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 21 44
2014 Compressed workweek - No 23 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 31
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 165
2014 Telework - No 23 191
2014 Job sharing - No 22 193
2014 Income averaging - No 23 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 20 122
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 27 74

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

Survey year Demographic  
(%)
Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 11 177
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 186
2017 Telework - No 9 204
2017 Job sharing - No 10 224
2017 Income averaging - No 10 220
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 223
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 136
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 88
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 14 44
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 152
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 165
2014 Telework - No 7 191
2014 Job sharing - No 7 193
2014 Income averaging - No 7 195
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 122
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 74