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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 34 50 4 8 3 1 0 85 11 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 34 50 3 5 9 0 0 83 14 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 51 4 8 0 2 0 86 9 112
2017 Telework - No 33 49 4 9 3 2 0 83 12 117
2017 Telework - Yes 38 55 4 3 0 0 0 93 3 33
2017 Job sharing - No 34 50 4 7 3 1 0 85 10 150
2017 Income averaging - No 34 50 4 7 3 1 0 85 10 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 50 4 7 3 1 0 85 10 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 34 50 5 9 0 2 0 86 9 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 33 52 3 5 7 0 0 85 13 47

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 - No 34 49 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 24 64 3 9 0 0 0 88 9 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 44 12 4 3 0 0 82 7 112
2017 Telework - No 32 51 8 7 2 0 0 83 9 117
2017 Telework - Yes 41 47 13 0 0 0 0 87 0 33
2017 Job sharing - No 34 50 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 150
2017 Income averaging - No 34 50 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 50 9 5 2 0 0 84 7 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 46 10 4 3 0 0 83 7 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 57 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 47

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 - No 31 47 9 11 3 0 0 78 13 148
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 46 13 5 0 0 0 82 5 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 46 8 13 4 0 0 75 16 111
2017 Telework - No 26 49 9 12 3 0 0 75 16 116
2017 Telework - Yes 50 34 13 3 0 0 0 84 3 33
2017 Job sharing - No 31 46 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 149
2017 Income averaging - No 31 46 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 149
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 46 10 10 3 0 0 77 13 149
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 47 8 14 4 0 0 74 18 102
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 39 44 12 4 0 0 0 83 4 47

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 - No 21 48 14 14 3 0 0 69 17 147
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 18 52 18 6 6 0 0 70 12 37
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 46 12 19 2 0 0 68 21 111
2017 Telework - No 18 49 13 17 3 0 0 67 20 116
2017 Telework - Yes 31 43 16 8 1 0 0 74 10 32
2017 Job sharing - No 21 48 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 148
2017 Income averaging - No 21 48 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 148
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 48 14 15 3 0 0 68 18 148
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 48 11 21 2 0 0 66 22 102
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 25 47 18 5 5 0 0 72 10 46

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 - No 33 44 8 10 5 0 1 78 15 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 40 49 0 7 4 0 0 88 12 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 43 11 10 5 0 1 74 16 112
2017 Telework - No 25 50 9 9 6 0 1 76 16 117
2017 Telework - Yes 59 27 4 10 0 0 0 86 10 33
2017 Job sharing - No 32 45 8 10 5 0 1 78 14 150
2017 Income averaging - No 32 45 8 10 5 0 1 78 14 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 32 45 8 10 5 0 1 78 14 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 28 46 10 9 5 0 1 75 15 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 43 2 10 4 0 0 84 13 47

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 - No 18 56 11 13 2 0 0 74 15 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 15 52 15 17 0 0 0 67 17 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 18 57 11 11 2 0 0 75 13 112
2017 Telework - No 18 53 13 15 2 0 0 71 17 117
2017 Telework - Yes 17 66 12 6 0 0 0 82 6 33
2017 Job sharing - No 17 56 12 13 2 0 0 73 14 150
2017 Income averaging - No 17 56 12 13 2 0 0 73 14 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 56 12 13 2 0 0 73 14 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 55 11 12 2 0 0 74 14 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 14 57 15 15 0 0 0 71 15 47

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 - No 49 41 1 7 2 0 0 90 9 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 51 38 6 5 0 0 0 89 5 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 47 42 1 7 3 0 0 89 10 112
2017 Telework - No 47 43 1 7 3 0 0 90 9 117
2017 Telework - Yes 53 32 8 7 0 0 0 85 7 33
2017 Job sharing - No 48 41 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 150
2017 Income averaging - No 48 41 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 48 41 2 7 2 0 0 89 9 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 41 1 8 3 0 0 88 11 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 40 5 4 0 0 0 91 4 47
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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 - No 58 26 4 10 2 0 0 84 12 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 50 26 4 17 3 0 0 76 20 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 60 26 4 9 1 0 0 86 10 112
2017 Telework - No 58 25 3 11 2 0 0 83 14 117
2017 Telework - Yes 54 30 5 11 0 0 0 84 11 33
2017 Job sharing - No 57 26 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 150
2017 Income averaging - No 57 26 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 57 26 4 11 2 0 0 83 13 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 25 4 10 1 0 0 85 11 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 51 29 3 14 3 0 0 80 17 47

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 - No 60 23 6 7 3 0 0 84 10 148
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 54 23 2 13 7 0 0 77 21 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 62 23 7 6 2 0 0 85 8 111
2017 Telework - No 59 23 7 7 4 0 0 82 11 116
2017 Telework - Yes 62 25 0 12 0 0 0 88 12 33
2017 Job sharing - No 60 23 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 149
2017 Income averaging - No 60 23 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 149
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 60 23 6 8 3 0 0 83 11 149
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 60 24 8 7 2 0 0 84 8 102
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 60 21 2 11 6 0 0 81 18 47

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 - No 17 44 18 14 7 0 0 61 21 147
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 46 19 5 17 0 0 58 23 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 43 17 17 4 0 0 62 21 110
2017 Telework - No 17 43 18 14 8 0 0 60 22 115
2017 Telework - Yes 17 46 16 14 8 0 0 62 22 33
2017 Job sharing - No 17 44 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 148
2017 Income averaging - No 17 44 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 148
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 17 44 17 14 8 0 0 61 22 148
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 19 43 18 15 4 0 0 63 19 101
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 12 45 16 12 15 0 0 57 27 47

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 - No 6 26 36 19 11 2 0 33 30 148
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 19 39 12 19 1 0 30 31 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 28 35 22 9 2 0 34 31 111
2017 Telework - No 5 25 39 20 9 2 0 31 29 116
2017 Telework - Yes 10 27 24 15 22 1 0 38 38 33
2017 Job sharing - No 6 26 36 19 12 2 0 33 31 149
2017 Income averaging - No 6 26 36 19 12 2 0 33 31 149
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 26 36 19 12 2 0 33 31 149
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 29 35 22 7 2 0 34 29 102
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 20 36 13 21 1 0 29 34 47

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 - No 2 5 60 25 8 0 0 7 34 147
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 3 54 28 11 0 0 7 39 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 1 5 61 25 7 0 0 6 32 110
2017 Telework - No 2 5 60 24 8 0 0 7 32 115
2017 Telework - Yes 1 3 55 33 9 0 0 4 41 33
2017 Job sharing - No 2 5 59 26 8 0 0 7 34 148
2017 Income averaging - No 2 5 59 26 8 0 0 7 34 148
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 2 5 59 26 8 0 0 7 34 148
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 1 6 61 24 8 0 0 7 32 101
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 3 2 55 30 9 0 0 6 39 47

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 - No 5 22 44 22 6 1 0 28 28 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 4 34 41 13 5 3 0 19 40 38
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 19 45 25 7 0 0 31 24 112
2017 Telework - No 4 23 42 25 5 0 0 31 27 117
2017 Telework - Yes 7 24 49 7 9 4 0 17 32 33
2017 Job sharing - No 5 23 43 21 6 1 0 28 28 150
2017 Income averaging - No 5 23 43 21 6 1 0 28 28 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 23 43 21 6 1 0 28 28 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 18 45 26 6 0 0 33 22 103
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 33 40 12 6 3 0 18 41 47
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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 - No 13 87 148
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 14 86 111
2017 Telework - No 16 84 116
2017 Job sharing - No 13 87 149
2017 Income averaging - No 13 87 149
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 13 87 149
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 15 85 102

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 62 17
2017 Telework - No 63 16
2017 Job sharing - No 62 17
2017 Income averaging - No 62 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 62 17

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 51 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 51 13
2017 Telework - No 52 16
2017 Job sharing - No 51 17
2017 Income averaging - No 51 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 51 17
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 51 13

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 13
2017 Telework - No 0 16
2017 Job sharing - No 0 17
2017 Income averaging - No 0 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 17
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

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 0 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 13
2017 Telework - No 0 16
2017 Job sharing - No 0 17
2017 Income averaging - No 0 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 17
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 13
2017 Telework - No 0 16
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 13
2017 Telework - No 0 16
2017 Job sharing - No 0 17
2017 Income averaging - No 0 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 17
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 17
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 13
2017 Telework - No 0 16
2017 Job sharing - No 0 17
2017 Income averaging - No 0 17
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 17
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 13
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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 - No 8 92 149
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 94 112
2017 Telework - No 10 90 117
2017 Telework - Yes 0 100 33
2017 Job sharing - No 8 92 150
2017 Income averaging - No 8 92 150
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 92 150
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 93 103

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 10
2017 Telework - No 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 10

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 10
2017 Telework - No 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 10

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 10
2017 Telework - No 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 10

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 0 10
2017 Telework - No 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 10

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 10
2017 Telework - No 0 10
2017 Job sharing - No 0 10
2017 Income averaging - No 0 10
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 10