2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 101. Do you currently work according to any of the following flexible working arrangements?

The results of the 2017 Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) 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

My Job
My Work Unit
My Immediate Supervisor
Senior Management
My Organization (Department or Agency)
Mobility and Retention
Harassment
Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements
Discrimination
Stress and Well-Being
Duty to Accommodate
Compensation

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My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	45	43	4	6	2	88	7	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	28	49	6	12	5	77	17	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	28	49	6	13	4	77	17	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	29	49	6	12	5	78	17	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	21	43	10	16	10	64	26	115
2017	Telework - No	29	49	6	12	4	78	16	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	28	49	6	12	5	77	17	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	28	49	6	12	5	77	17	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	29	49	6	12	5	77	17	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	28	49	6	12	5	77	17	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	30	48	6	12	4	78	16	804

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.
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	76	19	4	1	1	0	1	95	1	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	63	23	7	4	2	1	1	88	6	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	64	24	6	3	1	1	1	90	4	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	87	6	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	62	27	2	5	0	1	3	92	6	115
2017	Telework - No	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	88	5	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	88	5	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	88	5	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	88	5	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	64	22	7	3	2	1	1	87	6	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	65	24	5	3	1	1	1	90	4	804

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	66	21	4	4	3	2	89	7	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	61	20	6	7	4	1	82	12	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	61	18	6	9	5	1	80	13	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	61	21	6	7	4	1	83	11	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	55	23	6	9	6	1	79	15	115
2017	Telework - No	61	20	6	7	4	1	83	11	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	61	20	6	7	4	1	82	12	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	61	20	6	7	4	1	82	12	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	61	20	6	7	4	1	83	11	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	61	21	6	7	4	1	83	11	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	61	19	6	8	4	1	81	13	805

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	53	36	4	5	2	0	89	6	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	48	37	6	7	3	0	85	9	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	49	37	5	7	2	0	86	9	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	48	36	6	7	3	0	85	9	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	46	33	5	6	10	1	80	15	115
2017	Telework - No	49	37	6	7	2	0	85	9	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	48	37	6	7	3	0	85	9	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	48	37	6	7	3	0	85	9	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	48	36	6	7	3	0	85	9	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	48	36	6	7	3	0	84	10	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	49	37	5	6	3	0	86	9	805

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	47	30	11	10	2	77	13	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	26	42	14	13	6	68	19	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	28	43	13	12	4	71	16	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	26	41	14	13	6	67	19	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	24	47	15	7	7	71	14	115
2017	Telework - No	27	41	13	13	5	68	18	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	27	41	13	13	5	68	18	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	27	41	13	13	5	68	18	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	27	41	13	13	5	68	18	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	41	14	14	6	66	20	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	30	42	13	11	4	72	15	803

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	58	29	10	2	2	87	3	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	50	38	6	4	2	87	6	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	54	38	4	3	1	91	4	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	49	37	7	5	2	86	7	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	55	35	3	5	1	91	6	115
2017	Telework - No	50	37	7	4	2	87	6	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	50	37	7	4	2	87	6	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	50	37	7	4	2	87	6	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	50	37	7	4	2	87	6	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	49	37	7	5	2	86	7	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	53	37	5	3	1	90	5	803

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	56	37	3	2	2	93	5	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	56	34	5	4	1	90	5	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60	34	3	3	1	94	3	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	54	34	5	4	2	88	6	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	62	31	2	4	1	94	5	115
2017	Telework - No	55	34	5	4	2	90	5	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	56	34	5	4	2	90	5	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	56	34	5	4	2	90	5	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	56	34	5	4	2	90	5	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	54	34	6	4	2	88	6	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	59	34	3	3	1	93	4	802

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	63	27	3	5	2	0	91	6	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	53	36	6	4	1	0	90	5	2169
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	56	36	4	4	0	0	92	4	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	53	36	6	4	1	0	89	5	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	59	33	7	0	0	1	93	0	115
2017	Telework - No	54	36	5	4	1	0	90	5	2188
2017	Job sharing - No	54	36	6	4	1	0	90	5	2302
2017	Income averaging - No	54	36	6	4	1	0	90	5	2303
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	54	36	6	4	1	0	90	5	2294
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	53	36	6	4	1	0	89	5	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	56	35	5	3	1	0	92	4	802

Question 9. 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	57	24	11	4	3	0	2	82	7	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	40	34	13	8	3	1	1	75	12	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	46	35	11	5	2	0	0	82	7	626
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	40	32	14	9	4	1	1	73	13	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	47	32	11	8	2	0	1	79	10	115
2017	Telework - No	41	33	13	8	4	1	1	75	11	2186
2017	Job sharing - No	41	33	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	41	33	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	41	33	13	8	3	1	1	76	11	2292
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	39	33	14	9	4	1	1	73	13	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	46	34	11	5	2	0	0	81	7	800

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I 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	28	20	13	12	12	3	12	56	28	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	18	21	12	14	23	2	10	45	41	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	20	22	12	13	20	1	12	48	38	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	18	21	12	14	23	2	10	45	42	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	15	19	11	14	30	0	10	39	49	114
2017	Telework - No	19	21	12	13	22	2	11	46	40	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	19	21	12	13	22	2	11	46	41	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	19	21	12	13	22	2	11	46	41	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	19	21	12	13	22	2	11	46	40	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	18	21	12	14	24	2	10	44	42	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	21	22	12	13	19	2	11	49	37	802

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	45	39	8	6	2	84	8	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	36	46	10	6	2	82	9	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	41	46	7	5	1	87	6	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	35	45	11	7	3	80	9	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	46	36	10	5	2	82	8	115
2017	Telework - No	36	46	9	6	2	82	9	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	36	46	10	6	2	82	9	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	36	46	10	6	2	82	9	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	36	46	9	6	2	82	9	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	34	46	10	7	3	80	9	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	41	45	8	5	2	85	7	803

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	31	36	16	13	5	0	66	17	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	36	18	15	8	0	60	22	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	40	16	14	4	0	65	18	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	35	18	15	9	0	58	24	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	26	27	20	22	4	1	53	27	115
2017	Telework - No	23	37	17	14	8	0	61	22	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	24	36	18	15	8	0	60	22	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	24	36	18	15	8	0	60	22	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	37	17	14	8	0	60	22	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	23	36	18	15	9	0	58	24	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	38	17	15	4	0	64	19	804

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	37	46	9	6	2	83	8	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	24	46	14	12	4	71	15	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	23	49	14	10	3	73	13	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	26	45	14	12	4	71	16	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	27	43	13	14	2	71	16	115
2017	Telework - No	25	46	14	11	4	71	15	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	25	46	14	11	4	71	15	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	25	46	14	11	4	71	15	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	25	46	14	11	4	71	15	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	45	14	12	4	70	16	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	48	13	10	3	74	13	804

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	48	36	12	3	1	84	4	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	36	44	11	6	3	80	9	2177
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	37	44	10	5	3	81	9	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	36	43	11	6	3	80	9	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	33	49	10	7	1	83	8	115
2017	Telework - No	36	43	11	6	3	80	9	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	36	44	11	6	3	80	9	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	36	44	11	6	3	80	9	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	36	43	11	6	3	80	9	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	36	43	11	6	3	79	9	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	37	44	11	5	3	81	8	804

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	38	34	19	3	6	72	9	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	27	43	14	9	6	70	15	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	29	48	12	7	5	77	11	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	27	40	16	10	7	68	17	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	30	41	16	8	5	71	13	115
2017	Telework - No	28	42	15	9	6	70	15	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	28	42	15	9	6	70	15	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	28	42	15	9	6	70	15	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	28	42	15	9	6	70	15	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	27	40	15	10	7	68	17	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	29	46	13	6	5	75	12	803

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	61	33	5	0	2	94	2	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	55	35	7	2	1	91	3	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	57	35	5	2	1	92	3	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	55	35	7	2	1	90	3	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	58	31	9	1	0	90	1	115
2017	Telework - No	56	35	7	2	1	91	3	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	56	35	7	2	1	91	3	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	56	35	7	2	1	91	3	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	56	35	7	2	1	91	3	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	56	35	7	2	1	90	3	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	56	35	6	2	1	92	2	805

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	32	42	14	9	3	74	12	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	30	43	13	10	4	73	14	2169
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	33	44	13	7	3	77	10	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	29	43	13	11	5	72	16	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	36	44	12	5	4	80	8	115
2017	Telework - No	29	43	13	10	4	73	14	2188
2017	Job sharing - No	30	43	13	10	4	73	14	2302
2017	Income averaging - No	30	43	13	10	4	73	14	2303
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	43	13	10	4	73	14	2294
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	29	42	12	11	5	72	16	1498
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	31	44	13	7	3	76	11	805

Question 18. 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 (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	40	37	14	2	6	1	77	9	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	37	37	14	9	4	0	74	13	2168
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	42	37	12	6	3	0	79	9	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	35	36	14	9	5	0	72	14	1671
2017	Telework - Yes	39	37	11	9	3	1	77	12	115
2017	Telework - No	37	37	14	8	4	0	74	13	2186
2017	Job sharing - No	37	37	14	8	4	0	74	13	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	37	37	14	8	4	0	74	13	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	37	37	13	8	4	0	74	13	2292
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	36	14	10	5	0	72	14	1498
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	40	38	13	6	4	0	78	9	803

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	40	32	17	6	5	1	73	10	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	28	40	16	10	5	1	68	16	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	30	39	15	10	4	0	70	15	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	28	40	16	10	5	1	68	16	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	31	38	16	12	3	0	69	15	115
2017	Telework - No	28	40	16	10	5	1	69	15	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	29	40	16	10	5	1	69	15	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	29	40	16	10	5	1	69	15	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	29	40	16	10	5	1	69	15	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	27	41	16	10	6	1	68	16	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	31	39	16	10	4	0	70	14	803

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	56	31	9	3	1	87	4	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	44	39	10	5	2	83	7	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	48	40	8	4	1	88	5	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	43	39	11	5	2	82	7	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	49	35	11	5	0	84	5	115
2017	Telework - No	44	39	10	5	2	84	7	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	45	39	10	5	2	84	6	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	45	39	10	5	2	84	6	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	45	39	10	5	2	84	6	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	43	39	11	5	2	82	7	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	48	39	9	4	1	86	5	805

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.
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	30	44	18	6	1	1	1	75	7	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	25	41	20	9	5	0	1	66	14	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	43	18	6	5	0	1	70	11	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	25	40	20	10	5	0	1	66	14	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	28	37	15	11	7	1	2	67	18	115
2017	Telework - No	25	41	20	9	5	0	1	67	13	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	25	41	20	9	5	0	1	67	13	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	25	41	20	9	5	0	1	67	13	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	25	41	19	9	5	0	1	67	14	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	40	20	10	5	0	1	65	15	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	43	18	7	4	0	1	70	11	803

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.
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	6	20	35	21	10	0	7	34	28	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	27	38	15	7	1	2	23	38	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	8	24	40	17	8	0	2	26	33	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	28	37	15	7	0	3	22	40	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	6	21	49	13	9	0	2	23	27	115
2017	Telework - No	10	27	37	15	7	1	3	23	38	2186
2017	Job sharing - No	10	27	38	15	7	0	2	23	38	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	10	27	38	15	7	0	2	23	38	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	27	38	15	7	0	2	23	38	2292
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	28	36	15	7	1	2	22	40	1498
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	8	24	40	17	8	0	3	25	33	803

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.
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	6	20	23	27	13	3	8	45	29	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	19	29	24	13	2	3	39	30	2156
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	6	17	31	26	15	2	3	43	25	626
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	20	28	23	12	2	4	38	32	1663
2017	Telework - Yes	4	20	33	31	8	1	4	40	25	114
2017	Telework - No	9	19	29	24	13	2	4	39	30	2175
2017	Job sharing - No	9	19	29	24	13	2	4	40	30	2288
2017	Income averaging - No	9	19	29	24	13	2	4	39	30	2289
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	9	19	29	24	13	2	4	40	30	2280
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	20	28	23	13	2	4	38	32	1491
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	7	18	30	26	14	2	4	42	26	798

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.
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	14	24	24	18	11	2	7	32	42	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	18	27	28	14	7	2	4	22	48	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	29	26	15	7	2	4	23	49	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	18	26	29	15	7	2	4	23	47	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	16	26	28	17	8	2	5	26	45	115
2017	Telework - No	18	27	28	14	7	2	4	23	48	2185
2017	Job sharing - No	18	27	28	15	7	2	4	23	48	2299
2017	Income averaging - No	18	27	28	15	7	2	4	23	47	2300
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	18	27	28	15	7	2	4	23	48	2291
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	19	26	29	14	7	2	3	22	48	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	17	27	27	16	7	2	4	24	47	801

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.
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	3	14	31	29	17	1	5	49	18	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	14	36	28	12	1	3	42	21	2160
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	4	12	37	28	14	1	3	45	17	627
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	15	35	28	12	1	3	41	23	1666
2017	Telework - Yes	5	17	37	24	13	1	3	38	23	115
2017	Telework - No	6	14	35	28	12	1	3	42	21	2178
2017	Job sharing - No	6	14	36	28	12	1	3	42	21	2292
2017	Income averaging - No	6	14	36	28	12	1	3	42	21	2293
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	14	36	28	12	1	3	42	21	2284
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	15	35	28	12	1	3	41	23	1493
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	4	13	36	29	14	1	4	45	18	800

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	13	18	23	20	20	0	6	42	33	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	13	23	30	19	10	1	4	31	38	2166
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	10	23	28	20	14	1	4	36	35	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	14	23	30	19	10	1	4	30	38	1670
2017	Telework - Yes	17	26	31	12	10	1	3	22	45	115
2017	Telework - No	12	23	29	20	11	1	4	32	37	2184
2017	Job sharing - No	13	23	29	19	11	1	4	32	37	2298
2017	Income averaging - No	13	23	29	19	11	1	4	32	37	2299
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	23	29	19	11	1	4	32	37	2290
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	23	30	19	10	1	4	30	38	1497
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	11	22	28	20	13	1	4	35	36	802

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.
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	4	12	20	25	25	4	9	58	19	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	3	9	21	33	24	4	7	63	14	2161
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	2	6	19	36	27	4	6	70	9	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	4	10	21	32	23	3	7	61	16	1666
2017	Telework - Yes	4	7	29	34	21	0	5	58	11	114
2017	Telework - No	3	9	20	33	24	4	7	63	14	2180
2017	Job sharing - No	3	9	21	33	24	4	7	63	14	2293
2017	Income averaging - No	3	9	21	33	24	4	7	63	14	2294
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	3	9	21	33	24	4	7	63	14	2285
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	4	10	21	32	23	4	7	61	15	1493
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	3	7	20	34	26	4	7	67	11	801

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.
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	9	24	33	15	9	1	9	26	37	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	18	27	31	12	6	2	4	20	48	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	17	29	30	12	6	2	4	20	48	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	26	31	13	7	2	4	21	46	1671
2017	Telework - Yes	17	28	33	15	3	1	4	18	47	115
2017	Telework - No	17	27	31	12	7	2	4	20	47	2185
2017	Job sharing - No	17	27	31	13	7	2	4	20	47	2299
2017	Income averaging - No	17	27	31	13	7	2	4	20	47	2300
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	17	27	31	13	7	2	4	20	47	2291
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	18	26	31	13	7	2	3	20	47	1498
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	16	28	31	13	7	1	5	21	47	802

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My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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	61	22	6	6	2	1	2	85	9	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	60	19	7	6	4	0	3	82	10	2177
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	63	17	6	6	5	0	3	83	11	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	59	20	7	6	4	0	3	82	10	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	54	22	7	7	6	0	4	79	13	115
2017	Telework - No	61	19	7	6	4	0	3	83	10	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	60	19	7	6	4	0	3	82	10	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	60	19	7	6	4	0	3	82	10	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	60	19	7	6	4	0	3	83	10	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	60	20	7	5	4	0	4	83	10	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	61	18	6	6	5	0	3	82	11	804

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.
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	29	22	7	9	2	2	61	16	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	22	31	19	10	8	6	5	60	19	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	21	34	18	9	4	7	7	64	15	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	30	20	10	9	5	3	58	21	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	23	29	22	9	2	7	8	61	14	115
2017	Telework - No	23	31	19	10	8	5	4	60	19	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	23	31	19	10	8	6	4	60	19	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	23	31	19	10	8	6	4	60	19	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	23	31	19	10	8	6	4	60	19	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	23	30	19	10	9	5	3	58	21	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	21	34	18	9	5	6	6	63	16	803

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.
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	49	27	7	6	9	2	0	78	15	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	40	33	11	9	6	1	1	74	15	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	42	36	11	8	3	0	1	78	11	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	40	32	11	9	7	1	0	73	16	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	44	38	11	6	0	0	1	83	6	115
2017	Telework - No	41	33	11	9	6	1	1	74	15	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	41	33	11	8	6	1	1	74	15	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	41	33	11	8	6	1	1	74	15	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	41	33	11	8	6	1	1	74	15	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	40	32	11	9	7	1	0	72	16	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	42	36	10	7	4	1	1	78	11	804

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the 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	35	37	9	10	5	1	2	75	16	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	35	39	11	9	4	2	1	76	13	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	36	42	10	7	3	1	0	80	10	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	35	37	11	10	4	2	2	74	15	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	43	44	5	3	4	0	2	88	6	115
2017	Telework - No	35	38	11	10	4	2	1	75	14	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	35	38	11	9	4	2	1	76	13	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	35	38	11	9	4	2	1	76	13	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	35	38	11	9	4	2	1	76	13	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	37	11	11	4	2	1	74	15	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	36	42	10	7	3	1	1	79	11	804

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	27	25	12	16	7	12	1	59	26	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	31	13	9	6	10	2	68	17	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	28	34	12	7	5	12	1	72	14	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	30	29	13	10	7	10	2	66	19	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	35	33	11	8	2	12	0	76	11	115
2017	Telework - No	29	30	13	9	7	10	2	67	18	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	29	30	13	9	6	10	2	68	17	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	29	30	13	9	6	10	2	68	17	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	29	30	13	9	6	10	2	68	17	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	30	29	13	9	7	10	2	67	18	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	28	33	12	9	5	12	1	69	16	804

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.
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	17	17	24	13	12	15	2	42	29	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	20	19	18	12	19	3	37	38	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	8	20	18	17	11	23	2	38	37	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	20	20	18	12	17	3	37	38	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	6	19	13	20	6	33	4	39	41	115
2017	Telework - No	10	20	20	18	12	18	3	37	37	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	10	20	20	18	12	19	3	37	38	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	10	20	20	18	12	19	3	37	38	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	20	20	18	12	19	3	37	38	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	20	20	18	12	17	3	37	38	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	19	19	17	11	22	2	38	37	805

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	54	28	9	5	4	1	83	8	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	44	40	7	5	2	0	85	8	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	48	42	6	3	1	0	90	4	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	44	38	8	6	3	0	83	9	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	56	39	3	2	0	0	96	2	115
2017	Telework - No	44	39	8	5	3	0	84	8	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	45	39	8	5	2	0	85	8	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	45	39	8	5	2	0	85	8	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	45	39	8	5	2	0	85	8	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	44	39	8	6	3	0	83	9	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	48	41	6	4	1	0	89	5	804

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My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.
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	45	31	14	5	3	0	1	77	8	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	33	38	14	9	6	0	0	72	15	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	35	38	12	10	3	1	0	74	13	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	34	37	14	8	6	0	0	71	15	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	38	33	14	8	5	1	1	72	13	115
2017	Telework - No	34	38	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	34	37	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	34	37	14	9	5	0	0	72	14	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	34	37	13	9	5	0	0	72	14	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	33	37	14	8	6	0	0	71	15	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	36	38	13	9	3	1	1	74	13	805

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.
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	18	19	4	1	2	2	75	6	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	43	32	12	6	4	1	1	77	11	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	46	33	12	4	2	1	1	81	7	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	43	31	13	7	5	2	1	75	12	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	50	35	8	5	0	1	0	86	5	115
2017	Telework - No	43	31	13	6	4	2	1	76	11	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	44	31	12	6	4	2	1	77	11	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	44	31	12	6	4	2	1	77	11	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	44	31	12	6	4	1	1	77	10	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	42	31	12	7	5	1	1	75	13	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	47	31	13	5	2	2	1	80	7	804

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting 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	52	29	11	3	4	0	1	82	7	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	38	36	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	40	38	11	8	2	1	0	79	10	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	38	35	11	9	6	1	0	74	15	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	45	41	8	5	1	1	0	86	6	115
2017	Telework - No	38	36	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	38	36	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	38	36	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	39	36	11	9	5	1	0	75	14	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	37	36	11	10	6	1	0	73	16	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	41	37	11	7	2	1	1	79	10	804

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	79	15	3	1	0	2	96	1	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	75	13	4	2	3	3	91	5	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	75	12	4	3	3	3	90	6	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	75	14	4	2	2	3	92	4	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	73	15	5	2	2	3	90	4	115
2017	Telework - No	75	14	4	2	3	3	91	5	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	75	14	4	2	3	3	91	5	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	75	14	4	2	3	3	91	5	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	75	13	4	2	3	3	91	5	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	75	14	4	1	2	3	91	4	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	75	13	4	3	3	3	91	5	805

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).
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	75	18	4	1	0	2	2	95	1	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	44	25	10	6	5	5	5	77	12	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	58	27	7	3	1	2	2	89	5	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	41	24	10	7	6	7	5	73	15	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	74	20	1	2	1	1	1	96	3	115
2017	Telework - No	44	25	10	6	5	5	5	77	12	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	46	25	9	6	5	5	4	78	12	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	46	25	9	6	5	5	4	78	12	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	46	25	9	6	5	5	4	78	12	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	37	24	11	7	7	7	6	71	16	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	61	26	6	3	1	2	2	90	4	805

Question 35. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	61	26	8	2	2	0	87	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	51	29	9	6	4	1	80	10	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	56	29	9	3	2	0	85	5	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	49	29	9	7	5	1	79	11	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	62	24	9	3	1	1	87	3	115
2017	Telework - No	51	29	9	6	4	1	81	10	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	51	29	9	6	4	1	81	10	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	51	29	9	6	4	1	81	10	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	51	29	9	6	4	1	81	10	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	48	29	9	7	5	1	78	12	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	57	29	9	3	2	0	86	5	805

Question 36. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	62	22	11	1	2	1	86	3	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	50	28	11	5	4	2	79	10	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	55	28	10	3	3	1	84	6	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	49	27	11	6	5	2	78	11	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	54	30	6	6	2	2	86	8	115
2017	Telework - No	50	27	11	5	4	2	79	9	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	51	27	11	5	4	2	79	9	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	51	27	11	5	4	2	79	9	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	51	27	11	5	4	2	79	9	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	48	27	12	6	5	2	77	11	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	55	28	10	3	2	1	84	6	802

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	62	22	10	3	2	1	84	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	46	29	11	8	5	0	76	13	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	50	31	10	6	3	0	81	9	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	46	28	11	8	6	0	75	14	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	45	40	8	4	3	0	85	7	115
2017	Telework - No	47	28	11	8	5	0	76	13	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	47	29	11	8	5	0	77	13	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	47	29	11	8	5	0	77	13	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	47	29	11	8	5	0	77	13	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	45	28	11	9	6	0	74	15	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	51	30	10	5	3	0	81	8	804

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Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)
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	26	40	4	0	0	0	55	4	27
2017	Compressed workweek - No	25	37	16	10	5	2	5	67	16	401
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	35	16	12	6	2	4	64	19	95
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	25	37	19	9	4	2	4	66	14	333
2017	Telework - Yes	20	42	14	12	4	0	8	68	18	29
2017	Telework - No	25	36	18	9	5	2	4	66	15	399
2017	Job sharing - No	25	37	18	10	5	2	4	66	15	428
2017	Income averaging - No	25	37	18	10	5	2	4	66	15	428
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	25	37	18	10	5	2	4	66	15	427
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	38	18	9	4	2	4	67	14	290
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	34	18	12	5	1	5	63	17	138

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	33	29	19	7	4	8	68	12	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	27	33	18	8	5	10	67	14	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	29	34	17	6	3	11	71	10	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	27	32	18	8	5	9	65	15	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	29	33	15	10	1	12	70	12	115
2017	Telework - No	27	33	18	8	5	10	67	14	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	27	33	18	8	5	10	67	14	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	27	33	18	8	5	10	67	14	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	27	32	18	8	5	10	67	14	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	27	32	18	8	6	9	65	15	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	28	34	17	7	3	11	70	11	805

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of 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	29	33	19	8	6	4	1	65	15	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	21	34	21	12	9	3	0	57	21	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	23	35	20	11	7	4	0	61	18	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	21	34	21	12	9	3	0	56	22	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	20	42	17	15	3	1	1	64	19	115
2017	Telework - No	22	34	21	12	9	4	0	57	21	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	22	34	21	12	8	3	0	58	21	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	22	34	21	12	8	3	0	58	21	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	21	34	20	12	8	3	0	58	21	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	21	33	20	12	9	3	1	56	23	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	23	35	21	11	6	4	0	60	18	803

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	19	32	23	12	6	8	55	20	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	29	25	16	10	7	45	28	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	13	31	22	17	8	9	48	28	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	29	26	16	10	7	45	28	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	12	30	28	18	5	7	44	26	115
2017	Telework - No	13	29	24	16	10	7	46	28	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	13	29	24	16	9	7	46	28	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	13	29	24	16	9	7	46	28	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	29	24	16	9	7	46	28	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	12	29	25	16	10	7	44	28	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	13	31	23	17	7	9	48	27	805

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	22	34	22	12	7	4	58	19	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	18	30	21	13	10	8	52	25	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	19	33	21	11	7	10	58	19	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	18	29	21	13	11	7	51	27	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	19	32	22	14	6	7	55	21	115
2017	Telework - No	18	30	21	13	10	8	53	25	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	18	30	21	13	10	8	53	25	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	18	30	21	13	10	8	53	25	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	18	30	21	13	10	8	53	25	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	18	29	20	13	12	8	51	27	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	18	33	22	11	7	9	56	20	805

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	16	38	19	19	7	2	54	26	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	33	22	19	12	3	46	31	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	12	35	23	18	8	4	49	27	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	12	32	21	19	13	3	45	33	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	9	42	22	19	8	0	51	26	115
2017	Telework - No	12	33	22	19	12	3	46	31	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	12	33	22	19	12	3	46	31	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	12	33	22	19	12	3	46	31	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	33	22	19	12	3	46	31	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	12	32	21	19	13	3	45	33	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	12	35	23	18	8	4	49	27	803

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My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	35	38	21	3	2	0	74	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	17	42	20	13	6	1	60	19	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	43	21	11	5	1	62	16	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	19	41	20	13	6	1	60	19	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	13	48	22	14	2	1	61	16	114
2017	Telework - No	19	42	20	13	6	1	61	19	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	18	42	20	13	6	1	61	19	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	18	42	20	13	6	1	61	19	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	18	42	20	13	6	1	61	19	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	18	41	20	14	6	1	59	20	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	20	43	21	10	5	1	64	15	803

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.
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	40	14	1	2	2	1	83	2	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	36	42	13	3	1	4	1	81	5	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	37	43	11	3	1	3	1	85	4	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	35	41	14	3	2	4	1	80	5	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	48	43	3	3	1	2	0	93	4	114
2017	Telework - No	35	42	14	3	1	4	1	81	5	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	36	42	13	3	1	4	1	81	5	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	36	42	13	3	1	4	1	81	5	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	36	42	13	3	1	4	1	81	5	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	41	15	4	2	4	1	79	5	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	38	43	11	2	1	3	1	85	4	804

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.
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	38	26	22	9	1	2	2	67	10	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	28	34	16	11	5	5	1	66	17	2169
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	30	33	16	11	4	4	0	67	16	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	28	34	16	11	5	5	1	66	17	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	31	39	18	8	3	1	0	71	11	115
2017	Telework - No	29	34	16	11	5	5	1	66	17	2188
2017	Job sharing - No	29	34	16	11	5	4	1	66	17	2302
2017	Income averaging - No	29	34	16	11	5	4	1	66	17	2303
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	29	34	16	11	5	4	1	66	17	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	28	34	15	11	5	5	1	66	18	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	31	33	18	10	4	4	1	67	15	804

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my 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	19	23	29	17	4	6	1	45	23	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	14	29	26	15	7	7	2	47	24	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	17	31	25	14	7	5	2	51	22	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	28	27	16	7	8	2	45	25	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	17	35	25	15	3	4	0	54	20	115
2017	Telework - No	14	28	26	15	7	7	2	47	25	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	14	29	26	15	7	7	2	47	24	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	14	29	26	15	7	7	2	47	24	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	14	29	26	15	7	7	2	47	24	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	28	26	15	8	8	2	46	25	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	17	29	27	15	6	5	2	49	22	803

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.
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	16	23	29	14	5	8	5	45	22	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	11	20	21	15	14	16	3	39	35	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	14	21	25	13	9	16	2	42	28	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	20	21	16	15	15	3	38	37	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	11	21	21	15	5	25	2	44	28	115
2017	Telework - No	12	20	22	15	14	15	3	39	35	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	12	20	22	15	13	15	3	39	34	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	12	20	22	15	13	15	3	39	34	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	20	22	15	13	15	3	39	35	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	20	20	16	16	15	3	37	38	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	14	21	25	14	9	15	3	42	27	803

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.
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	60	20	9	5	2	0	3	84	7	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	52	23	10	6	3	2	4	79	10	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	51	23	10	8	2	2	4	79	10	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	52	24	11	6	3	2	3	80	9	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	47	31	8	7	3	1	4	82	10	115
2017	Telework - No	52	23	11	6	3	2	4	79	9	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	52	23	10	6	3	2	4	79	10	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	52	23	10	6	3	2	4	79	10	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	52	23	10	6	3	2	4	80	9	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	52	24	11	5	3	2	3	80	9	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	52	22	10	8	2	2	4	79	11	804

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.
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	67	22	5	2	0	2	2	93	2	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	57	24	7	3	1	4	3	88	5	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	61	21	7	3	1	5	2	89	4	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	57	25	7	3	2	3	3	88	5	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	49	32	3	3	0	8	5	93	4	115
2017	Telework - No	58	24	7	3	1	3	3	88	5	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	58	24	7	3	1	4	3	88	4	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	58	24	7	3	1	4	3	88	4	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	58	24	7	3	1	4	3	88	4	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	57	25	7	3	2	3	3	87	5	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	61	22	7	3	1	4	2	89	4	804

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.
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	25	36	13	13	12	1	1	62	25	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	16	33	19	16	12	3	0	51	29	2171
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	35	20	15	10	2	1	54	25	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	16	33	19	16	13	3	0	51	30	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	13	40	17	19	8	1	2	54	28	115
2017	Telework - No	17	33	19	15	13	3	0	52	29	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	17	33	19	15	12	3	0	52	29	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	17	33	19	15	12	3	0	52	29	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	17	33	19	15	12	3	0	52	29	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	32	19	16	14	3	0	50	30	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	18	35	19	15	10	2	1	55	25	804

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.
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	13	28	15	19	20	2	3	43	42	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	15	26	16	17	21	4	2	43	40	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	16	29	16	16	16	4	3	48	35	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	15	25	16	18	22	4	2	42	42	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	10	29	18	22	20	1	0	40	43	115
2017	Telework - No	15	26	16	17	21	4	2	44	40	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	15	26	16	17	21	4	2	43	40	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	15	26	16	17	21	4	2	43	40	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	15	26	16	17	20	4	2	44	40	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	15	24	15	17	22	4	2	42	42	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	15	29	16	17	18	3	3	46	37	805

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	24	38	19	11	4	3	1	64	16	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	20	39	21	11	5	4	0	62	16	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	22	43	18	10	3	5	0	68	13	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	20	38	22	11	5	3	0	60	17	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	22	48	15	12	2	2	0	70	14	115
2017	Telework - No	20	39	21	11	5	4	0	62	16	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	20	39	21	11	5	4	0	62	16	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	20	39	21	11	5	4	0	62	16	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	20	39	21	11	5	4	0	62	16	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	20	38	23	11	5	3	0	59	17	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	21	43	18	10	3	4	0	67	14	804

Question 55. 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	43	27	18	7	1	3	0	73	9	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	35	36	17	4	3	6	1	75	7	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	35	39	16	4	1	6	0	78	5	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	35	34	18	4	3	6	1	74	8	1670
2017	Telework - Yes	34	34	15	5	2	10	1	75	8	115
2017	Telework - No	35	35	17	4	3	5	1	75	7	2186
2017	Job sharing - No	35	35	17	4	3	6	1	75	7	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	35	35	17	4	3	6	1	75	7	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	35	35	17	4	3	6	1	75	7	2293
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	34	18	4	3	6	1	73	8	1497
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	35	38	16	4	1	6	0	78	5	804

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	46	35	12	4	1	2	83	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	38	43	12	4	2	2	82	6	2168
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	41	44	10	2	1	2	87	3	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	37	41	12	4	2	2	81	7	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	33	46	13	4	1	3	82	5	115
2017	Telework - No	39	42	12	4	2	2	82	6	2187
2017	Job sharing - No	38	42	12	4	2	2	82	6	2301
2017	Income averaging - No	38	42	12	4	2	2	82	6	2302
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	38	42	12	4	2	2	82	6	2293
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	37	41	13	4	2	2	80	7	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	40	44	11	2	1	2	86	3	803

Question 57. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	53	33	9	3	2	1	86	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	46	40	8	4	2	0	85	7	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	51	38	6	3	1	1	89	4	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	44	40	9	5	3	0	84	7	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	50	41	5	3	1	1	91	4	115
2017	Telework - No	46	39	8	4	2	0	85	7	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	46	39	8	4	2	0	85	7	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	46	39	8	4	2	0	86	7	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	46	39	8	4	2	0	85	7	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	44	40	9	5	3	0	84	8	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	50	38	6	3	1	1	89	5	803

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	47	31	12	5	4	1	79	9	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	36	35	15	8	4	0	72	12	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	41	35	15	6	3	0	76	10	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	36	35	15	9	5	0	71	13	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	41	36	15	7	1	0	77	7	115
2017	Telework - No	37	35	15	8	4	0	72	13	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	37	35	15	8	4	0	72	12	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	37	35	15	8	4	0	72	12	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	37	35	15	8	4	0	72	12	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	35	16	9	5	0	71	14	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	41	35	14	7	3	0	76	10	804

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	48	30	11	7	3	79	10	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	32	38	15	10	4	71	14	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	37	38	14	8	3	75	12	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	32	38	16	10	5	70	15	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	37	44	12	7	0	81	7	115
2017	Telework - No	33	37	15	10	4	71	14	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	33	38	15	9	4	71	14	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	33	38	15	9	4	71	14	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	33	38	15	9	4	71	14	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	31	38	16	10	5	69	15	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	38	37	14	8	3	75	11	803

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.
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	41	27	13	11	2	4	2	72	14	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	37	28	17	8	6	4	1	68	15	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	41	26	17	7	4	6	0	71	11	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	36	28	16	9	6	4	1	67	16	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	48	25	13	10	1	1	1	75	11	115
2017	Telework - No	36	28	17	8	6	4	1	68	15	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	37	27	16	8	6	4	1	68	15	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	37	27	16	8	6	4	1	68	15	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	37	27	16	8	6	4	1	68	15	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	36	28	17	9	7	4	1	67	16	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	40	26	16	8	3	5	1	70	12	804

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Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Not Sure (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	15	46	39	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	16	56	28	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	13	61	26	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	53	30	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	15	61	24	115
2017	Telework - No	16	55	29	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	16	55	29	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	16	55	29	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	15	56	29	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	54	30	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	15	57	27	804

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.
Survey year	Demographic	To retire (%)	To pursue another position within my department or agency (%)	To pursue a position in another department or agency (%)	To pursue a position outside the federal public service (%)	End of my term, casual or student employment (%)	Other (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	47	38	5	4	0	5	21
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	16	18	17	14	6	332
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	19	24	8	18	27	5	77
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	34	14	21	16	9	6	276
2017	Telework - Yes	34	22	17	15	6	6	18
2017	Telework - No	30	17	18	17	14	6	335
2017	Job sharing - No	30	17	18	16	13	6	353
2017	Income averaging - No	30	17	18	16	13	6	353
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	28	17	18	17	14	6	344
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	30	13	23	18	10	6	236
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	31	23	8	14	20	5	117

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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, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, 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	13	87	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	88	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	9	91	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	87	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	14	86	115
2017	Telework - No	12	88	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	12	88	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	12	88	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	88	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	87	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	91	802

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	47	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	51	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	65	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	47	213
2017	Telework - Yes	39	15
2017	Telework - No	52	258
2017	Job sharing - No	51	273
2017	Income averaging - No	51	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	51	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	47	198
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	62	75

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	61	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	60	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	45	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	64	213
2017	Telework - Yes	47	15
2017	Telework - No	60	258
2017	Job sharing - No	60	273
2017	Income averaging - No	60	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	60	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	64	198
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	48	75

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	3	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	4	213
2017	Telework - Yes	0	15
2017	Telework - No	4	258
2017	Job sharing - No	4	273
2017	Income averaging - No	4	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	4	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	4	198

Question 64d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	213
2017	Telework - Yes	15
2017	Telework - No	258
2017	Job sharing - No	273
2017	Income averaging - No	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	198
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	75

Question 64e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	7	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	213
2017	Telework - No	6	258
2017	Job sharing - No	7	273
2017	Income averaging - No	7	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	7	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	198

Question 64f. 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	4	258
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	4	213
2017	Telework - No	3	258
2017	Job sharing - No	4	273
2017	Income averaging - No	4	273
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	4	273
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	3	198

Question 64g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	15
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60
2017	Telework - Yes	15
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	75

Question 65a. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Aggressive behaviour
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	59	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	39	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	34	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	42	214
2017	Telework - Yes	45	15
2017	Telework - No	40	259
2017	Job sharing - No	40	274
2017	Income averaging - No	40	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	40	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	41	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	39	75

Question 65b. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Excessive control
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	41	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	23	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	44	214
2017	Telework - Yes	46	15
2017	Telework - No	39	259
2017	Job sharing - No	40	274
2017	Income averaging - No	40	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	40	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	45	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	75

Question 65c. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Being excluded or being ignored
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	41	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	46	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	38	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	48	214
2017	Telework - No	47	259
2017	Job sharing - No	46	274
2017	Income averaging - No	46	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	46	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	49	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	38	75

Question 65d. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Humiliation
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	39	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	41	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	26	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	45	214
2017	Telework - No	42	259
2017	Job sharing - No	41	274
2017	Income averaging - No	41	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	41	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	47	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	75

Question 65e. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Interference with work or withholding resources
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	32	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	33	214
2017	Telework - Yes	32	15
2017	Telework - No	31	259
2017	Job sharing - No	31	274
2017	Income averaging - No	31	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	31	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	33	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	75

Question 65f. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Offensive remark
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	47	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	54	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	57	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	53	214
2017	Telework - Yes	68	15
2017	Telework - No	53	259
2017	Job sharing - No	54	274
2017	Income averaging - No	54	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	54	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	53	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	55	75

Question 65g. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Personal attack
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	27	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	21	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	29	214
2017	Telework - No	28	259
2017	Job sharing - No	27	274
2017	Income averaging - No	27	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	27	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	30	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	21	75

Question 65h. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Physical violence
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	15
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60
2017	Telework - Yes	15
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	75

Question 65i. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Sexual comment or gesture
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	6	214
2017	Telework - No	7	259
2017	Job sharing - No	7	274
2017	Income averaging - No	7	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	7	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	5	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	10	75

Question 65j. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Threat
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	11	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	9	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	214
2017	Telework - Yes	0	15
2017	Telework - No	12	259
2017	Job sharing - No	11	274
2017	Income averaging - No	11	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	11	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	12	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	75

Question 65k. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Unfair treatment
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	34	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	44	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	43	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	43	214
2017	Telework - Yes	34	15
2017	Telework - No	44	259
2017	Job sharing - No	43	274
2017	Income averaging - No	43	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	43	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	45	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	38	75

Question 65l. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Yelling or shouting
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	17	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	25	214
2017	Telework - No	24	259
2017	Job sharing - No	24	274
2017	Income averaging - No	24	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	75

Question 65m. Please indicate the nature of the harassment you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	214
2017	Telework - Yes	0	15
2017	Telework - No	9	259
2017	Job sharing - No	9	274
2017	Income averaging - No	9	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	9	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	199

Question 66a. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? … I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	60	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	47	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	52	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	47	214
2017	Telework - Yes	51	15
2017	Telework - No	48	259
2017	Job sharing - No	48	274
2017	Income averaging - No	48	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	48	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	46	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	54	75

Question 66b. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the harassment.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	32	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	26	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	35	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	24	214
2017	Telework - Yes	40	15
2017	Telework - No	26	259
2017	Job sharing - No	26	274
2017	Income averaging - No	26	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	26	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	24	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	33	75

Question 66c. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	15	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	12	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	16	214
2017	Telework - No	15	259
2017	Job sharing - No	15	274
2017	Income averaging - No	15	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	15	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	13	75

Question 66d. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	17	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	8	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	18	214
2017	Telework - No	16	259
2017	Job sharing - No	16	274
2017	Income averaging - No	16	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	16	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	19	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	8	75

Question 66e. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I used an informal conflict resolution process.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	214
2017	Telework - No	6	259
2017	Job sharing - No	6	274
2017	Income averaging - No	6	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	199

Question 66f. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I filed a grievance or formal complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	4	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	5	214
2017	Telework - No	4	259
2017	Job sharing - No	4	274
2017	Income averaging - No	4	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	4	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	5	199

Question 66g. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	214
2017	Telework - No	11	259
2017	Job sharing - No	12	274
2017	Income averaging - No	12	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	15	75

Question 66h. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	214
2017	Telework - No	9	259
2017	Job sharing - No	9	274
2017	Income averaging - No	9	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	9	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	7	75

Question 66i. What action(s) did you take to address the harassment you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	31	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	33	214
2017	Telework - No	31	259
2017	Job sharing - No	31	274
2017	Income averaging - No	31	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	31	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	33	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	24	75

Question 67a. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The issue was resolved.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	20	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	204
2017	Telework - Yes	37	14
2017	Telework - No	11	247
2017	Job sharing - No	13	261
2017	Income averaging - No	13	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	20	71

Question 67b. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	43	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	18	204
2017	Telework - Yes	35	14
2017	Telework - No	23	247
2017	Job sharing - No	24	261
2017	Income averaging - No	24	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	18	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	39	71

Question 67c. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The behaviour stopped.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	11	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	17	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	204
2017	Telework - No	11	247
2017	Job sharing - No	11	261
2017	Income averaging - No	11	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	11	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	15	71

Question 67d. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	15	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	204
2017	Telework - No	10	247
2017	Job sharing - No	10	261
2017	Income averaging - No	10	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	14	71

Question 67e. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	14	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	12	204
2017	Telework - No	13	247
2017	Job sharing - No	13	261
2017	Income averaging - No	13	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	13	71

Question 67f. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	10	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	5	204
2017	Telework - No	6	247
2017	Job sharing - No	6	261
2017	Income averaging - No	6	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	5	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	10	71

Question 67g. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	0	14
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	6	204
2017	Telework - Yes	0	14
2017	Telework - No	6	247
2017	Job sharing - No	6	261
2017	Income averaging - No	6	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	6	190

Question 67h. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	9	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	204
2017	Telework - No	12	247
2017	Job sharing - No	12	261
2017	Income averaging - No	12	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	10	71

Question 67i. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	9	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	204
2017	Telework - No	11	247
2017	Job sharing - No	10	261
2017	Income averaging - No	10	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	10	71

Question 67j. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	30	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	30	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	30	204
2017	Telework - No	31	247
2017	Job sharing - No	30	261
2017	Income averaging - No	30	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	30	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	28	71

Question 67k. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	204
2017	Telework - No	9	247
2017	Job sharing - No	9	261
2017	Income averaging - No	9	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	9	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	7	71

Question 67l. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	35	14
2017	Compressed workweek - No	47	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	35	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	50	204
2017	Telework - No	48	247
2017	Job sharing - No	47	261
2017	Income averaging - No	47	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	47	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	51	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	36	71

Question 67m. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	14
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	57
2017	Telework - Yes	14
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	71

Question 67n. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	51	14
2017	Compressed workweek - No	46	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	47	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	46	204
2017	Telework - Yes	36	14
2017	Telework - No	47	247
2017	Job sharing - No	47	261
2017	Income averaging - No	47	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	47	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	46	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	48	71

Question 67o. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	0	14
2017	Compressed workweek - No	2	247
2017	Telework - Yes	0	14
2017	Telework - No	2	247
2017	Job sharing - No	2	261
2017	Income averaging - No	2	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	2	261

Question 67p. Why did you not file a grievance or formal complaint about the harassment you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	13	247
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	10	57
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	14	204
2017	Telework - Yes	0	14
2017	Telework - No	14	247
2017	Job sharing - No	13	261
2017	Income averaging - No	13	261
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	261
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	14	190
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	11	71

Question 68. Did the harassment you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	93	7	15
2017	Compressed workweek - No	97	3	259
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	97	3	60
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	97	3	214
2017	Telework - Yes	100	0	15
2017	Telework - No	97	3	259
2017	Job sharing - No	97	3	274
2017	Income averaging - No	97	3	274
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	97	3	274
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	97	3	199
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	96	4	75

Question 69. I am satisfied with how matters related to harassment are resolved in 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	17	17	22	6	3	23	12	52	14	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	14	14	19	5	4	34	10	50	16	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	13	14	17	3	3	38	12	54	12	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	15	15	20	6	4	31	9	49	17	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	12	18	15	3	2	38	12	60	10	114
2017	Telework - No	14	14	19	5	4	33	10	50	16	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	14	15	19	5	4	33	10	51	16	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	14	15	19	5	4	33	10	51	16	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	14	15	19	5	4	33	10	51	16	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	14	14	20	6	4	32	9	49	18	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	14	15	18	3	3	35	12	54	12	804

Question 70. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents harassment.
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	30	20	7	2	11	2	67	10	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	26	30	20	6	3	14	2	66	11	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	26	32	18	3	2	16	1	71	7	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	26	29	20	7	4	13	2	64	12	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	23	34	17	3	3	19	1	71	8	115
2017	Telework - No	26	30	20	6	3	14	2	66	11	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	26	30	20	6	3	14	2	66	11	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	26	30	20	6	3	14	2	66	11	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	26	30	20	6	3	14	2	66	11	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	26	28	20	7	4	13	2	64	12	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	33	18	4	2	16	1	71	8	805

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Labour Management Relations and Collective Agreements

Question 71. I am familiar with the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	29	46	10	4	1	6	5	84	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	19	49	14	9	3	3	4	73	12	2177
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	48	14	10	3	3	3	71	14	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	20	49	13	8	2	3	5	75	11	1680
2017	Telework - Yes	29	39	9	12	5	2	4	73	18	115
2017	Telework - No	19	49	14	8	2	3	4	74	11	2196
2017	Job sharing - No	20	49	14	8	3	3	4	74	12	2310
2017	Income averaging - No	20	49	13	8	3	3	4	74	12	2311
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	20	48	14	8	3	3	4	74	12	2302
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	19	49	14	8	2	3	5	74	11	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	20	48	13	9	3	3	3	73	13	805

Question 72. The union-management consultation process has been effective in addressing issues in my 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	7	21	37	5	2	22	6	38	11	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	19	25	10	6	28	6	38	24	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	5	19	24	9	6	31	6	38	24	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	20	27	10	5	26	6	38	23	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	2	19	32	7	8	24	6	31	23	115
2017	Telework - No	6	19	26	10	5	27	6	38	23	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	6	19	26	10	6	27	6	38	23	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	6	19	26	10	6	27	6	38	23	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	19	26	10	6	27	6	38	23	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	19	26	11	5	26	6	38	24	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	5	19	27	8	6	29	6	37	21	802

Question 73. My immediate supervisor understands and respects the provisions of my collective agreement.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	43	29	11	2	1	10	4	83	4	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	31	15	5	1	15	5	74	8	2177
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	30	33	14	4	1	15	3	77	6	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	29	30	15	5	2	14	5	73	9	1680
2017	Telework - Yes	39	32	12	2	2	10	3	81	4	115
2017	Telework - No	29	31	15	5	1	15	5	74	8	2196
2017	Job sharing - No	30	31	15	5	1	14	5	74	8	2310
2017	Income averaging - No	30	31	15	5	1	14	5	74	8	2311
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	31	14	5	1	14	5	74	8	2302
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	28	29	15	6	2	15	5	72	9	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32	33	13	4	1	14	3	79	5	805

Question 74. Senior managers respect the provisions of my collective agreement.
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	32	17	4	2	11	4	72	8	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	29	17	6	2	17	5	67	10	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	25	31	16	5	2	18	3	72	8	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	29	18	6	2	16	5	66	11	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	29	36	15	4	1	11	3	76	7	115
2017	Telework - No	23	29	18	6	2	17	5	67	10	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	24	30	17	6	2	17	5	68	10	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	24	30	17	6	2	17	5	68	10	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	30	17	6	2	17	5	68	10	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	23	28	18	6	2	17	5	66	11	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	32	16	5	2	16	3	72	8	802

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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 13 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics [including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test], disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered).

Question 75. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination above, 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	4	96	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	4	96	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	4	96	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	5	95	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	7	93	115
2017	Telework - No	4	96	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	4	96	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	4	96	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	4	96	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	5	95	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	4	96	803

Question 76a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Co-workers
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	35	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	29	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	38	79
2017	Telework - No	37	95
2017	Job sharing - No	36	103
2017	Income averaging - No	36	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	36	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	37	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	34	32

Question 76b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	86	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	84	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	86	79
2017	Telework - No	86	95
2017	Job sharing - No	86	103
2017	Income averaging - No	86	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	86	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	86	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	85	32

Question 76c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? ...Individuals working for me
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	5	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	8	79
2017	Telework - No	5	95
2017	Job sharing - No	6	103
2017	Income averaging - No	6	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	103

Question 76d. 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	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	79
2017	Telework - No	95
2017	Job sharing - No	103
2017	Income averaging - No	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32

Question 76e. From whom did you experience discrimination 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) - Yes	0	24
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	32

Question 76f. 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	6	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	8	79
2017	Telework - No	6	95
2017	Job sharing - No	6	103
2017	Income averaging - No	6	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	32

Question 77a. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Race
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	15	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	15	79
2017	Telework - No	15	95
2017	Job sharing - No	14	103
2017	Income averaging - No	14	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	14	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	17	71

Question 77b. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...National or ethnic origin
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	24	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	21	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	24	79
2017	Telework - No	24	95
2017	Job sharing - No	23	103
2017	Income averaging - No	23	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	23	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	27	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	16	32

Question 77d. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Religion
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	7	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	79
2017	Telework - No	7	95
2017	Job sharing - No	7	103
2017	Income averaging - No	7	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	7	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	32

Question 77e. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Age
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	21	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	22	79
2017	Telework - No	22	95
2017	Job sharing - No	21	103
2017	Income averaging - No	21	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	21	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	22	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	32

Question 77f. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sex
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	37	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	28	79
2017	Telework - No	31	95
2017	Job sharing - No	30	103
2017	Income averaging - No	30	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	41	32

Question 77g. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Sexual orientation
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	79
2017	Telework - No	95
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	71

Question 77h. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Gender identity and expression (including gender diverse identities or expressions such as transgender, two-spirit, or non-binary)
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	79
2017	Telework - No	95
2017	Job sharing - No	103
2017	Income averaging - No	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32

Question 77i. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Marital status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	5	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	79
2017	Telework - No	5	95
2017	Job sharing - No	6	103
2017	Income averaging - No	6	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	103

Question 77j. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Family status
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	15	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	79
2017	Telework - No	14	95
2017	Job sharing - No	16	103
2017	Income averaging - No	16	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	16	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	14	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	32

Question 77k. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test)
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	32

Question 77l. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Disability
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	79
2017	Telework - No	9	95
2017	Job sharing - No	11	103
2017	Income averaging - No	11	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	11	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	71

Question 77m. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Pardoned conviction or suspended record
Survey year	Demographic	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	79
2017	Telework - No	95
2017	Job sharing - No	103
2017	Income averaging - No	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32

Question 77n. Please indicate the type of discrimination you experienced. ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	32	79
2017	Telework - No	28	95
2017	Job sharing - No	28	103
2017	Income averaging - No	28	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	28	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	32	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	32

Question 78a. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ..I discussed the matter with my supervisor or a senior manager.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	25	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	29	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	79
2017	Telework - No	23	95
2017	Job sharing - No	24	103
2017	Income averaging - No	24	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	25	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	23	32

Question 78b. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I discussed the matter with the person(s) from whom I experienced the discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	14	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	79
2017	Telework - No	13	95
2017	Job sharing - No	14	103
2017	Income averaging - No	14	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	14	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	14	71

Question 78c. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I contacted a human resources advisor in my department or agency.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	12	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	79
2017	Telework - No	13	95
2017	Job sharing - No	12	103
2017	Income averaging - No	12	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	71

Question 78d. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I contacted my union representative.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	19	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	20	79
2017	Telework - No	18	95
2017	Job sharing - No	18	103
2017	Income averaging - No	18	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	18	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	21	71

Question 78g. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … I resolved the matter informally on my own.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	7	79
2017	Telework - No	7	95
2017	Job sharing - No	8	103
2017	Income averaging - No	8	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	8	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	71

Question 78h. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	5	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	6	79
2017	Telework - No	5	95
2017	Job sharing - No	5	103
2017	Income averaging - No	5	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	5	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	7	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	32

Question 78i. What action(s) did you take to address the discrimination you experienced? ...I took no action.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	53	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	46	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	56	79
2017	Telework - No	54	95
2017	Job sharing - No	53	103
2017	Income averaging - No	53	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	53	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	52	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	55	32

Question 79b. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not think the incident was serious enough.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	13	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	13	77
2017	Telework - No	11	92
2017	Job sharing - No	12	99
2017	Income averaging - No	12	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	12	69

Question 79d. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual apologized.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	22
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	30

Question 79e. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … Management intervened.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	22
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	30

Question 79f. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … The individual left or changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	93
2017	Telework - No	6	92
2017	Job sharing - No	5	99
2017	Income averaging - No	5	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	5	99

Question 79g. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I changed jobs.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Telework - No	5	92
2017	Job sharing - No	5	99
2017	Income averaging - No	5	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	5	99

Question 79h. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I did not know what to do, where to go or whom to ask.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	13	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	12	77
2017	Telework - No	12	92
2017	Job sharing - No	12	99
2017	Income averaging - No	12	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	13	69

Question 79i. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was too distraught.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	8	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	22
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	77
2017	Telework - No	8	92
2017	Job sharing - No	7	99
2017	Income averaging - No	7	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	7	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	69
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	30

Question 79j. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I had concerns about the formal complaint process (e.g., confidentiality, how long it would take).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	32	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	33	77
2017	Telework - No	31	92
2017	Job sharing - No	30	99
2017	Income averaging - No	30	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	37	69

Question 79k. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? … I was advised against filing a complaint.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	12	77
2017	Telework - No	11	92
2017	Job sharing - No	10	99
2017	Income averaging - No	10	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	12	69

Question 79l. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I was afraid of reprisal (e.g., having limited career advancement, being labelled a troublemaker).
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	47	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	36	22
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	50	77
2017	Telework - No	48	92
2017	Job sharing - No	47	99
2017	Income averaging - No	47	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	47	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	50	69
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	40	30

Question 79m. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Someone threatened me.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	22
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	0	30

Question 79n. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...I did not believe it would make a difference.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	63	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	64	22
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	62	77
2017	Telework - No	63	92
2017	Job sharing - No	63	99
2017	Income averaging - No	63	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	63	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	62	69
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	63	30

Question 79o. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? …The time limit to file a grievance or a formal complaint had passed.
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	0	22

Question 79p. Why did you not file a grievance or a formal complaint about the discrimination you experienced? ...Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	11	93
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	77
2017	Telework - No	11	92
2017	Job sharing - No	12	99
2017	Income averaging - No	12	99
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	12	99
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	11	69

Question 80. Did the discrimination you experienced occur while you were an employee of your current department or agency?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - No	95	5	97
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	92	8	24
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	96	4	79
2017	Telework - No	95	5	95
2017	Job sharing - No	95	5	103
2017	Income averaging - No	95	5	103
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	95	5	103
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	96	4	71
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	94	6	32

Question 81. I am satisfied with how matters related to discrimination are resolved in 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	15	15	27	3	3	26	11	48	9	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	13	14	20	2	2	40	8	54	8	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	12	15	16	2	1	43	11	57	8	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	14	14	22	2	2	38	8	52	8	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	11	11	18	2	1	43	13	50	8	115
2017	Telework - No	14	15	20	2	2	39	8	54	8	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	13	14	20	2	2	39	9	54	8	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	13	14	20	2	2	39	9	54	8	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	13	14	20	2	2	39	9	54	8	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	14	14	21	2	2	39	7	53	8	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	12	15	18	2	1	41	11	55	8	803

Question 82. My department or agency works hard to create a workplace that prevents discrimination.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	27	26	28	3	3	11	2	61	7	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	26	29	18	3	2	19	2	70	7	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	27	31	15	4	1	20	2	74	6	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	26	28	20	3	2	18	2	68	7	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	22	35	18	6	1	17	2	70	8	115
2017	Telework - No	26	29	19	3	2	19	2	69	7	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	26	29	19	3	2	19	2	69	7	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	26	29	19	3	2	19	2	69	7	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	26	29	19	3	2	19	2	70	7	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	26	28	20	3	2	19	2	68	7	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	31	17	4	1	19	2	72	6	803

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Stress and Well-Being

Question 83a. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Pay or other compensation-related issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	51	23	12	8	3	2	1	76	11	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	42	31	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	2169
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	44	30	13	6	3	1	2	77	10	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	42	31	14	7	4	0	1	74	12	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	45	27	15	4	6	1	3	74	10	114
2017	Telework - No	42	31	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	43	31	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	2302
2017	Income averaging - No	43	31	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	2303
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	43	31	14	7	4	0	2	75	11	2294
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	41	31	14	7	4	0	1	74	12	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	45	29	13	6	3	1	2	76	10	803

Question 83b. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Heavy workload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	23	31	22	14	8	1	1	54	23	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	16	28	28	17	10	0	1	45	27	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	16	27	31	18	7	0	0	44	26	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	29	27	16	10	0	1	46	27	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	14	27	25	20	13	0	1	42	33	115
2017	Telework - No	17	29	28	17	9	0	1	46	26	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	16	28	28	17	10	0	1	45	27	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	16	29	28	17	10	0	1	45	27	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	16	29	28	17	10	0	1	45	27	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	29	27	16	11	0	1	45	27	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	17	28	29	18	7	0	1	45	25	804

Question 83c. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Unreasonable deadlines
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	33	26	24	8	3	1	5	62	12	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	22	33	23	14	6	0	1	57	20	2168
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	24	36	21	14	4	0	1	61	18	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	32	24	13	7	0	2	55	20	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	24	29	22	15	9	0	1	53	24	114
2017	Telework - No	23	33	23	13	6	0	2	57	19	2187
2017	Job sharing - No	23	33	23	13	6	0	2	57	20	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	23	33	23	13	6	0	2	57	20	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	23	33	23	13	6	0	2	57	20	2292
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	22	32	24	13	7	0	2	55	21	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	25	34	22	14	4	0	2	60	18	801

Question 83d. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Not enough employees to do the work
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	26	27	18	11	13	2	2	55	26	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	17	26	23	19	12	1	1	44	32	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	28	24	15	12	1	1	48	27	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	25	23	20	13	1	1	44	33	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	15	21	25	18	17	4	1	37	36	115
2017	Telework - No	18	26	23	19	12	1	1	45	31	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	18	26	23	18	12	1	1	45	32	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	18	26	23	18	12	1	1	45	32	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	18	26	23	18	13	1	1	45	32	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	17	25	23	20	13	1	1	43	34	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	28	23	15	12	1	1	48	28	805

Question 83e. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Overtime or long work hours
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	53	17	11	3	4	3	9	79	8	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	36	31	16	8	4	0	5	70	13	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	37	30	19	6	4	0	3	69	11	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	36	30	14	8	4	1	6	71	13	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	30	31	20	10	5	2	3	63	16	115
2017	Telework - No	37	30	15	7	4	1	5	71	12	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	37	30	16	7	4	1	5	71	13	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	37	30	16	7	4	1	5	71	13	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	37	30	16	7	4	1	5	71	13	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	35	31	15	8	5	1	6	71	14	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	39	28	18	6	4	1	4	71	11	805

Question 83f. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Balancing work and personal life
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	41	33	15	5	3	1	2	75	9	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	29	32	21	11	5	0	1	62	16	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	31	33	20	12	4	0	1	64	16	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	30	32	21	10	6	0	1	63	16	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	29	32	19	13	6	0	2	61	19	115
2017	Telework - No	30	32	21	10	5	0	1	63	16	2187
2017	Job sharing - No	30	32	21	10	5	0	1	63	16	2301
2017	Income averaging - No	30	32	21	10	5	0	1	63	16	2302
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	30	32	21	10	5	0	1	63	16	2293
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	29	32	22	10	6	0	0	62	17	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32	33	19	11	4	0	1	66	15	800

Question 83g. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of control or input in decision-making
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	33	35	18	8	2	0	4	71	10	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	33	23	12	6	1	1	58	19	2170
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	26	35	23	11	4	1	1	61	15	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	23	33	23	13	6	1	2	57	19	1673
2017	Telework - Yes	20	45	20	7	6	0	2	66	13	115
2017	Telework - No	24	33	23	13	6	1	1	58	18	2187
2017	Job sharing - No	24	33	23	12	6	1	1	59	18	2301
2017	Income averaging - No	24	33	23	12	6	1	1	59	18	2302
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	33	23	12	6	1	1	59	18	2293
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	23	32	23	13	6	1	1	56	20	1501
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	26	36	22	11	4	1	1	63	15	801

Question 83h. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Competing or constantly changing priorities
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	29	33	21	10	3	3	64	14	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	16	30	27	17	9	1	47	26	2168
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	18	31	28	15	7	0	50	22	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	16	30	26	18	9	1	47	27	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	16	34	29	12	9	1	50	21	115
2017	Telework - No	17	31	26	17	8	1	48	26	2185
2017	Job sharing - No	17	31	26	17	8	1	48	25	2299
2017	Income averaging - No	17	31	26	17	8	1	48	25	2300
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	17	31	26	17	8	1	48	25	2291
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	30	26	18	9	1	46	28	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	32	28	14	6	1	51	21	800

Question 83i. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? … Lack of clear expectations
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	35	35	17	8	1	0	3	73	9	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	23	32	23	12	8	0	1	56	20	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	23	37	22	10	7	1	0	61	17	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	24	31	23	13	8	0	1	56	20	1675
2017	Telework - Yes	26	38	22	4	9	0	1	65	13	115
2017	Telework - No	24	32	23	12	7	0	1	57	20	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	24	33	23	12	7	0	1	57	19	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	24	33	23	12	7	0	1	57	19	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	24	33	23	12	7	0	1	57	19	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	24	30	23	13	8	0	1	55	21	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	24	37	22	9	6	0	1	62	16	801

Question 83j. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Information overload
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	36	33	23	5	2	1	2	70	7	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	30	31	21	11	5	1	1	63	16	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	31	34	22	9	3	0	1	66	12	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	30	31	21	11	5	1	1	62	16	1671
2017	Telework - Yes	30	33	24	9	2	0	1	64	12	115
2017	Telework - No	30	31	21	10	5	1	1	63	15	2184
2017	Job sharing - No	30	32	21	10	4	1	1	63	15	2298
2017	Income averaging - No	30	32	21	10	4	1	1	63	15	2299
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	31	31	21	10	5	1	1	63	15	2290
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	30	30	21	11	5	1	1	62	17	1499
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	32	34	22	9	3	0	1	67	12	800

Question 83k. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Physical work environment
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	61	19	12	2	2	2	3	84	4	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	62	24	9	2	1	0	2	88	4	2177
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60	26	10	2	1	0	1	86	4	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	63	23	8	2	1	0	3	88	4	1680
2017	Telework - Yes	63	19	11	4	2	1	1	83	6	115
2017	Telework - No	62	24	9	2	1	0	2	88	4	2196
2017	Job sharing - No	62	24	9	2	1	0	2	87	4	2310
2017	Income averaging - No	62	24	9	2	1	0	2	87	4	2311
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	62	24	9	2	1	0	2	87	4	2302
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	63	23	8	2	1	0	2	88	4	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	60	25	10	2	1	0	1	86	4	805

Question 83l. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Harassment or discrimination
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	77	7	6	5	0	2	4	88	5	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	78	10	4	2	2	1	2	91	4	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	82	9	4	2	1	1	1	93	3	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	77	10	4	2	3	1	3	90	5	1678
2017	Telework - Yes	79	11	5	2	1	0	3	92	3	115
2017	Telework - No	78	10	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	78	10	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	78	10	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	78	10	4	2	2	1	2	91	5	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	77	11	4	2	3	1	3	90	5	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	81	9	4	2	1	1	2	92	4	803

Question 83m. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with my co-worker(s)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	61	26	6	3	0	2	2	91	3	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	55	29	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	59	27	10	2	1	0	0	87	3	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	54	30	9	3	2	0	2	86	5	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	66	24	7	1	0	1	2	92	1	115
2017	Telework - No	55	29	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	2191
2017	Job sharing - No	55	29	9	3	2	0	2	86	5	2305
2017	Income averaging - No	55	29	9	3	2	0	2	86	5	2306
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	55	29	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	2297
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	53	31	9	3	2	0	2	86	5	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	60	26	10	2	1	0	1	88	3	804

Question 83n. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) with authority over me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	66	19	6	3	2	1	2	89	5	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	59	21	10	5	4	0	1	82	8	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	63	21	10	3	2	0	1	85	5	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	58	21	9	5	4	0	2	81	9	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	63	25	8	3	1	0	0	88	4	114
2017	Telework - No	59	21	10	5	4	0	1	82	9	2194
2017	Job sharing - No	59	21	10	5	4	0	1	82	8	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	59	21	10	5	4	0	1	82	8	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	60	21	10	5	4	0	1	82	8	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	57	21	10	5	4	0	2	80	10	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	63	21	9	3	2	0	1	86	5	804

Question 83o. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with individual(s) working for me
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	56	8	6	0	0	2	29	92	0	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	26	91	2	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	56	13	5	1	0	0	24	92	2	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	27	91	2	1676
2017	Telework - Yes	56	12	5	0	2	1	24	91	3	115
2017	Telework - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	26	91	2	2189
2017	Job sharing - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	26	91	2	2303
2017	Income averaging - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	26	91	2	2304
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	55	12	5	1	0	0	26	91	2	2295
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	55	12	5	1	0	0	27	91	2	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	56	12	5	1	0	0	25	91	2	800

Question 83p. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Issue(s) with other individual(s) (e.g., members of the public, individuals from other departments or agencies)
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	76	13	4	1	1	2	4	94	2	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	69	17	6	1	1	1	6	92	2	2168
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	68	17	6	2	1	1	5	90	3	629
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	69	17	5	1	0	1	7	93	2	1672
2017	Telework - Yes	60	22	8	5	2	1	3	85	7	114
2017	Telework - No	69	16	5	1	0	1	7	92	2	2187
2017	Job sharing - No	69	17	5	1	1	1	6	92	2	2300
2017	Income averaging - No	69	17	5	1	1	1	6	92	2	2301
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	69	17	5	1	1	1	6	92	2	2292
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	68	17	5	1	0	0	7	93	2	1500
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	70	16	6	2	1	1	5	91	3	801

Question 83q. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Lack of job security
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	54	27	9	6	2	2	1	83	8	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	53	24	10	5	5	1	2	80	10	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	53	23	10	6	5	0	2	79	11	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	53	25	10	4	5	1	2	80	9	1680
2017	Telework - Yes	64	19	12	2	1	1	1	85	3	114
2017	Telework - No	52	25	10	5	5	1	2	79	10	2196
2017	Job sharing - No	53	25	10	5	5	1	2	80	10	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	53	25	10	5	5	1	2	80	10	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	53	24	10	5	5	1	2	80	10	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	53	25	10	4	5	1	2	80	10	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	53	24	10	6	4	1	2	79	10	804

Question 83r. Overall, to what extent do the following factors cause you stress at work? …Personal issues
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	65	19	10	1	2	2	1	87	3	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	55	28	10	2	1	0	3	86	4	2172
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	54	27	12	3	2	0	2	83	5	628
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	57	28	9	2	1	0	3	88	3	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	50	27	14	6	0	1	2	80	6	115
2017	Telework - No	56	28	10	2	1	0	3	86	4	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	56	28	10	2	1	0	3	86	4	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	56	28	10	2	1	0	3	86	4	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	56	28	10	2	1	0	3	86	4	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	56	29	9	2	1	0	3	87	3	1503
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	56	26	11	3	1	0	2	84	4	802

Question 84. Overall, my level of work-related stress is
Survey year	Demographic	Very low (%)	Low (%)	Moderate (%)	High (%)	Very high (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	19	34	32	10	4	1	53	14	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	32	38	15	5	0	41	20	2176
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	8	34	39	14	4	0	43	18	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	11	31	38	14	5	0	42	20	1680
2017	Telework - Yes	8	32	41	13	5	0	40	18	115
2017	Telework - No	10	32	38	14	5	0	42	20	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	10	32	38	14	5	0	42	20	2309
2017	Income averaging - No	10	32	38	14	5	0	42	20	2310
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	32	38	14	5	0	42	20	2301
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	31	38	15	6	0	41	21	1506
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	34	38	13	4	0	44	18	804

Question 85. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year	Demographic	Always/ Almost always (%)	Often (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never/ Almost never (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	8	14	33	33	10	1	44	23	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	6	18	41	24	10	0	35	24	2167
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	4	14	44	27	10	0	37	19	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	6	19	39	24	10	0	35	26	1669
2017	Telework - Yes	7	13	43	27	11	0	38	20	114
2017	Telework - No	6	18	41	25	10	0	35	24	2186
2017	Job sharing - No	6	18	41	25	10	0	35	24	2299
2017	Income averaging - No	6	18	41	25	10	0	35	24	2300
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	6	18	41	25	10	0	35	24	2291
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	6	20	40	23	10	0	34	26	1496
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	5	14	42	28	10	0	38	19	804

Question 86. 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	16	30	30	13	7	3	1	48	21	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	28	25	17	10	10	0	42	30	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	10	31	29	15	6	10	0	45	23	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	27	24	18	11	10	1	41	32	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	8	33	21	19	9	10	0	45	32	115
2017	Telework - No	10	28	25	17	10	10	1	42	30	2193
2017	Job sharing - No	10	28	25	17	10	10	1	42	30	2307
2017	Income averaging - No	10	28	25	17	10	10	1	42	30	2308
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	28	25	17	10	10	1	42	30	2299
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	27	23	18	12	10	1	41	33	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	10	30	29	16	6	9	0	45	24	804

Question 87. 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 (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	24	35	23	12	4	2	61	16	132
2017	Compressed workweek - No	17	37	20	14	7	4	57	22	2173
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	21	40	18	13	5	4	63	18	631
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	16	36	21	15	8	3	54	24	1674
2017	Telework - Yes	16	44	19	12	4	5	63	17	115
2017	Telework - No	18	37	20	14	7	3	56	22	2190
2017	Job sharing - No	17	37	20	14	7	3	57	22	2304
2017	Income averaging - No	17	37	20	14	7	3	57	22	2305
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	17	37	20	14	7	3	57	22	2296
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	36	22	15	8	3	54	24	1502
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	21	39	18	13	5	4	63	19	803

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Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate refers to the employer’s obligation to eliminate disadvantages to employees, prospective employees or clients that result from a rule, practice or physical barrier that has or that may have an adverse impact on individuals or groups protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act or identified as a designated group under the Employment Equity Act. It applies to all grounds of discrimination covered by the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics (including a requirement to undergo a genetic test, or disclose the results of a genetic test), disability or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. Employers must provide accommodation up to the point of undue hardship, taking into account essential job requirements.

Question 88. Having carefully read the definition above, have you requested measures to accommodate your needs in the workplace in the last two years?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	10	90	133
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	90	2174
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	11	89	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	91	1677
2017	Telework - Yes	14	86	115
2017	Telework - No	9	91	2192
2017	Job sharing - No	10	90	2306
2017	Income averaging - No	10	90	2307
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	90	2298
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	91	1504
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	11	89	803

Question 89. Were any measures taken to accommodate your needs?
Survey year	Demographic	Yes (%)	No (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	76	24	13
2017	Compressed workweek - No	75	25	214
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	74	26	66
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	76	24	161
2017	Telework - Yes	80	20	17
2017	Telework - No	75	25	210
2017	Job sharing - No	75	25	227
2017	Income averaging - No	75	25	227
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	75	25	224
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	75	25	139
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	76	24	88

Question 90. I am satisfied with the measures that were taken to accommodate my needs.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	78	11	11	0	0	0	89	0	10
2017	Compressed workweek - No	48	41	6	3	2	1	89	5	161
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	52	34	8	2	2	2	88	4	48
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	48	42	6	3	2	0	90	4	123
2017	Telework - Yes	74	26	0	0	0	0	100	0	14
2017	Telework - No	47	40	7	3	2	1	88	5	157
2017	Job sharing - No	49	39	6	2	2	1	89	4	171
2017	Income averaging - No	49	39	6	2	2	1	89	4	171
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	50	39	6	2	2	1	90	4	169
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	46	44	5	3	2	0	90	5	104
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	54	32	9	2	2	2	88	3	67

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Compensation

Question 91. To what extent has your pay or other compensation been affected by issues with the Phoenix pay system?
Survey year	Demographic	Not at all (%)	To a small extent (%)	To a moderate extent (%)	To a large extent (%)	To a very large extent (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	67	16	6	1	1	8	2	74	26	134
2017	Compressed workweek - No	67	16	5	1	1	9	1	74	26	2175
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	67	15	5	1	0	11	0	76	24	630
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	66	16	5	2	1	8	2	73	27	1679
2017	Telework - Yes	68	14	9	2	1	6	1	73	27	114
2017	Telework - No	67	16	5	1	1	9	1	74	26	2195
2017	Job sharing - No	67	16	5	1	1	9	1	74	26	2308
2017	Income averaging - No	67	16	5	1	1	9	1	74	26	2309
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	67	16	5	1	1	9	1	74	26	2300
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	66	16	5	2	1	9	2	74	26	1505
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	67	16	5	1	1	10	1	75	25	804

Question 92a. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Missing regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	14	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	9	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	384
2017	Telework - Yes	12	28
2017	Telework - No	10	483
2017	Job sharing - No	10	511
2017	Income averaging - No	10	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	175

Question 92b. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Underpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	20	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	16	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	14	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	17	384
2017	Telework - Yes	23	28
2017	Telework - No	16	483
2017	Job sharing - No	16	511
2017	Income averaging - No	16	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	16	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	17	175

Question 92c. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Overpayment of regular pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	10	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	10	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	12	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	10	384
2017	Telework - Yes	16	28
2017	Telework - No	10	483
2017	Job sharing - No	10	511
2017	Income averaging - No	10	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	10	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	10	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	12	175

Question 92d. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing acting pay, overtime pay or other related extra duty pay
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	23	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	25	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	17	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	28	384
2017	Telework - Yes	18	28
2017	Telework - No	25	483
2017	Job sharing - No	25	511
2017	Income averaging - No	25	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	25	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	28	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	19	175

Question 92e. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Incorrect or missing pay relating to a disability, maternity, or parental leave
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	4	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	4	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	1	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	5	384
2017	Telework - Yes	0	28
2017	Telework - No	4	483
2017	Job sharing - No	4	511
2017	Income averaging - No	4	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	4	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	6	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	1	175

Question 92f. Please indicate which of the following pay or other compensation issues you have experienced: … Other
Survey year	Demographic	(%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	60	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	54	481
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	60	127
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	52	384
2017	Telework - Yes	50	28
2017	Telework - No	54	483
2017	Job sharing - No	54	511
2017	Income averaging - No	54	511
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	54	508
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	52	336
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	58	175

Question 93. Please estimate the number of hours you have spent, at work or outside of work, attempting to resolve your pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	0 hours (%)	1 to 9 hours (%)	10 to 19 hours (%)	20 to 29 hours (%)	30 to 39 hours (%)	40 hours or more (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	33	40	7	7	7	7	30
2017	Compressed workweek - No	21	61	10	5	1	3	493
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	24	57	12	4	0	2	130
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	20	60	9	6	1	3	393
2017	Telework - Yes	22	55	11	8	0	4	29
2017	Telework - No	21	60	10	5	1	3	494
2017	Job sharing - No	21	59	10	5	1	3	523
2017	Income averaging - No	21	59	10	5	1	3	523
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	21	59	10	5	1	3	520
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	20	61	9	6	1	3	345
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	24	56	11	5	1	2	178

Question 94. I am satisfied with the support (e.g., regular information, follow-up, making enquiries on my behalf, offering emergency or priority pay) I received from my department or agency to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
Survey year	Demographic	Strongly agree (%)	Somewhat agree (%)	Neither agree nor disagree (%)	Somewhat disagree (%)	Strongly disagree (%)	Don't know (%)	Not applicable (%)	Positive answers (%)	Negative answers (%)	Total responses
2017	Compressed workweek - Yes	19	19	30	9	0	6	17	50	12	32
2017	Compressed workweek - No	15	28	18	10	7	4	19	56	22	504
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	14	27	20	9	6	4	19	54	19	133
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	16	28	18	11	6	3	18	56	22	403
2017	Telework - Yes	12	34	23	10	6	0	15	54	19	30
2017	Telework - No	15	27	18	10	6	4	19	55	21	506
2017	Job sharing - No	15	28	18	10	6	4	19	55	21	536
2017	Income averaging - No	15	28	18	10	6	4	19	55	21	536
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	15	28	18	10	6	4	19	56	21	533
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	16	28	16	11	6	3	19	57	22	352
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	14	26	22	9	6	4	18	52	19	184

Question 95. I am satisfied with the support I received from the Pay Centre to help resolve my pay or other compensation issues.
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	16	25	17	18	0	3	19	54	24	32
2017	Compressed workweek - No	9	19	19	9	7	7	30	43	26	505
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes	8	20	19	8	7	8	30	46	24	133
2017	Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No	9	19	19	10	7	6	30	44	27	404
2017	Telework - Yes	6	11	25	2	15	8	33	29	29	30
2017	Telework - No	9	19	18	10	6	7	30	45	26	507
2017	Job sharing - No	9	19	19	10	7	7	30	44	26	537
2017	Income averaging - No	9	19	19	10	7	7	30	44	26	537
2017	Pre-retirement transition leave - No	9	19	18	10	7	7	30	44	26	534
2017	Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement	9	19	18	10	7	7	30	44	28	353
2017	Works according to a flexible working arrangement	9	20	21	9	6	7	29	45	23	184

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Date modified:: 2018-03-29

2017 Public Service Employee Survey Results for National Research Council Canada by Question 101. Do you currently work according to any of the following flexible working arrangements?

Survey Themes

My Job

Question 1. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job.

Question 2. The material and tools provided for my work, including software and other automated tools, are available in the official language of my choice.

Question 3. When I prepare written materials, including email, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 4. My physical environment (e.g., office, workspace) is suitable for my job requirements.

Question 5. I get the training I need to do my job.

Question 6. My job is a good fit with my interests.

Question 7. My job is a good fit with my skills.

Question 8. I have the information, training and equipment I need to ensure my health and safety at work.

Question 9. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.

Question 10. I feel I can claim overtime compensation (in money or in leave) for the overtime hours that I work.

Question 11. I get a sense of satisfaction from my work.

Question 12. I receive meaningful recognition for work well done.

Question 13. I have clear work objectives.

Question 14. I know how my work contributes to the achievement of my department’s or agency’s goals.

Question 15. Overall, I feel valued at work.

Question 16. I am proud of the work that I do.

Question 17. I have opportunities to provide input into decisions that affect my work.

Question 18. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.

Question 19. I have support at work to provide a high level of service.

Question 20. Overall, I like my job.

Question 21. I can complete my assigned workload during my regular working hours.

Question 22a. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... constantly changing priorities.

Question 22b. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... lack of stability in my department or agency.

Question 22c. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... too many approval stages.

Question 22d. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... unreasonable deadlines.

Question 22e. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... having to do the same or more work, but with fewer resources.

Question 22f. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... high staff turnover.

Question 22g. I feel that the quality of my work suffers because of... overly complicated or unnecessary business processes.

My Work Unit

Question 23. During meetings in my work unit, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 24. I am satisfied with how interpersonal issues are resolved in my work unit.

Question 25. In my work unit, every individual is accepted as an equal member of the team.

Question 26. In my work unit, I believe that we hire people who can do the job.

Question 27. In my work unit, the process of selecting a person for a position is done fairly.

Question 28. In my work unit, unsatisfactory employee performance is managed effectively.

Question 29. In my work unit, individuals behave in a respectful manner.

My Immediate Supervisor

Question 30. I receive useful feedback from my immediate supervisor on my job performance.

Question 31. I can count on my immediate supervisor to keep his or her promises.

Question 32. My immediate supervisor keeps me informed about the issues affecting my work.

Question 33. When I communicate with my immediate supervisor, I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 34. Subject to operational requirements, my immediate supervisor supports the use of flexible work arrangements (e.g., flexible hours, compressed workweeks, telework).

Question 35. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.

Question 36. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

Question 37. I am satisfied with the quality of supervision I receive.

Senior Management

Question 39. I receive the support I need from senior management to address unsatisfactory performance issues in my work unit. (for supervisors)

Question 40. Senior managers in my department or agency lead by example in ethical behaviour.

Question 41. I have confidence in the senior management of my department or agency.

Question 42. Senior management in my department or agency makes effective and timely decisions.

Question 43. I believe that senior management will try to resolve concerns raised in this survey.

Question 44. Essential information flows effectively from senior management to staff.

My Organization (Department or Agency)

Question 45. My department or agency does a good job of communicating its vision, mission and goals.

Question 46. Employees in my department or agency carry out their duties in the public's interest.

Question 47. If I am faced with an ethical dilemma or a conflict between values in the workplace, I know where I can go for help in resolving the situation.

Question 48. Discussions about values and ethics occur in my workplace.

Question 49. I feel I can initiate a formal recourse process (e.g., grievance, complaint, appeal) without fear of reprisal.

Question 50. During meetings in my department or agency, the chairpersons create an environment where I feel free to use the official language of my choice.

Question 51. The training offered by my department or agency is available in the official language of my choice.

Question 52. My department or agency does a good job of supporting employee career development.

Question 53. I believe I have opportunities for promotion within my department or agency, given my education, skills and experience.

Question 54. I feel I would be supported by my department or agency if I proposed a new idea.

Question 55. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.

Question 56. I think that my department or agency respects individual differences (e.g., culture, work styles, ideas).

Question 57. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.

Question 58. I would recommend my department or agency as a great place to work.

Question 59. I am satisfied with my department or agency.

Question 60. I would prefer to remain with my department or agency, even if a comparable job was available elsewhere in the federal public service.

Mobility and Retention

Question 61. Do you intend to leave your current position in the next two years?

Question 62. Please indicate your reason for leaving.

Harassment

Question 63. Having carefully read the definition of harassment above, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?

Question 64a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers

Question 64b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals with authority over me

Question 64c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? ...Individuals working for me