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

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

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

Survey Themes

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My Workplace

Question 1. My department or agency implements activities and practices that support a diverse workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 34 14 5 3 4 0 77 8 707
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 35 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 2266
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 36 11 5 2 4 1 81 7 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 41 34 13 6 2 4 0 78 9 2619
2017 Telework - No 40 35 13 5 2 4 0 79 8 2603
2017 Telework - Yes 44 33 11 7 2 3 0 79 9 370
2017 Job sharing - No 41 35 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 2972
2017 Income averaging - Yes 31 44 10 6 5 6 0 79 11 53
2017 Income averaging - No 41 34 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 2920
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 40 28 26 0 0 6 0 72 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 41 35 12 6 2 4 0 79 8 2959
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 35 12 6 2 4 0 79 9 1745
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 35 13 5 3 4 0 78 8 1228
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 34 35 17 5 3 5 1 74 8 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 34 14 3 2 6 1 79 6 2692
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 36 11 2 2 5 0 84 4 397
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 38 34 16 4 2 6 1 77 7 3030
2014 Telework - No 38 34 15 4 2 6 1 77 7 3212
2014 Telework - Yes 44 33 12 3 1 5 1 82 5 215
2014 Job sharing - No 39 34 15 4 2 6 1 77 6 3425
2014 Income averaging - Yes 31 37 16 3 5 9 0 74 8 64
2014 Income averaging - No 39 34 15 4 2 5 1 78 6 3363
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 40 34 15 4 2 5 1 78 6 2191
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 35 15 4 2 6 1 77 7 1236

Question 2. Overall, my department or agency treats me with respect.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 39 10 10 7 0 0 74 17 709
2017 Compressed workweek - No 39 38 8 9 5 0 0 78 14 2255
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 44 37 8 6 5 0 0 80 11 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 39 9 9 6 0 0 76 15 2610
2017 Telework - No 38 38 9 9 6 0 0 77 15 2595
2017 Telework - Yes 37 41 8 9 6 0 0 78 14 369
2017 Job sharing - No 38 39 9 9 6 0 0 77 15 2963
2017 Income averaging - Yes 42 37 9 6 4 0 2 81 10 53
2017 Income averaging - No 38 39 9 9 6 0 0 77 15 2911
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 25 36 21 11 7 0 0 61 18 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 38 39 9 9 6 0 0 77 14 2950
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 39 9 9 5 0 0 77 14 1736
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 38 9 8 6 0 0 76 15 1228
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 40 36 11 7 5 0 0 77 12 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 35 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 2692
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 53 32 7 5 3 0 1 86 7 397
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 46 36 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3030
2014 Telework - No 46 35 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3212
2014 Telework - Yes 45 40 8 5 1 0 0 86 6 215
2014 Job sharing - No 46 36 9 5 4 0 0 82 8 3425
2014 Income averaging - Yes 48 34 11 3 3 0 0 83 6 64
2014 Income averaging - No 46 36 9 5 4 0 0 82 9 3363
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 48 35 8 4 4 1 0 84 8 2191
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 44 36 10 6 4 0 0 80 10 1236

Question 3. I am encouraged to be innovative or to take initiative in my work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 29 34 16 11 10 0 0 63 21 709
2017 Compressed workweek - No 32 37 14 9 7 0 0 69 17 2260
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 37 12 9 6 0 0 73 15 356
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 31 36 15 10 8 0 0 67 18 2613
2017 Telework - No 32 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 2599
2017 Telework - Yes 30 38 14 12 7 0 0 68 18 370
2017 Job sharing - No 31 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 2968
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 35 8 15 5 0 2 72 21 53
2017 Income averaging - No 31 36 15 10 8 0 0 68 18 2916
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 40 38 0 7 14 0 0 79 21 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 31 36 14 10 8 0 0 68 18 2955
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 36 14 9 8 0 0 68 17 1739
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 30 36 14 11 8 0 0 67 19 1230
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 35 16 12 12 0 0 61 23 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 32 35 15 10 8 0 0 68 17 2693
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 36 39 10 8 7 0 0 76 15 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 30 35 16 10 9 0 0 65 19 3032
2014 Telework - No 31 35 15 10 9 0 0 66 19 3213
2014 Telework - Yes 37 33 13 9 8 0 0 70 17 215
2014 Job sharing - No 31 35 15 10 8 0 0 66 19 3426
2014 Income averaging - Yes 18 52 8 14 8 0 0 70 21 64
2014 Income averaging - No 31 35 15 10 8 0 0 66 19 3364
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 32 34 16 10 8 1 0 67 17 2193
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 13 11 10 0 0 66 21 1235

Question 4. I believe I would be supported if I proposed a new idea, even though it might not work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 22 36 16 13 10 2 0 59 24 706
2017 Compressed workweek - No 23 39 17 13 8 1 0 62 21 2257
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 25 42 18 10 5 0 0 67 16 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 38 16 14 9 1 0 61 23 2609
2017 Telework - No 22 38 16 14 9 1 0 61 23 2594
2017 Telework - Yes 23 41 16 12 6 2 0 65 19 369
2017 Job sharing - No 22 38 16 13 8 1 0 61 22 2962
2017 Income averaging - Yes 25 36 11 15 11 0 2 62 26 53
2017 Income averaging - No 22 38 17 13 8 1 0 61 22 2910
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 40 32 0 13 14 0 0 73 27 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 22 38 17 13 8 1 0 61 22 2949
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 38 16 14 8 1 0 61 23 1737
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 39 17 12 8 2 0 62 21 1226

Question 5. I have support at work to balance my work and personal life.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 46 33 9 5 6 0 1 80 11 707
2017 Compressed workweek - No 41 36 10 8 5 0 0 77 13 2260
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 55 30 6 4 4 0 0 85 9 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 36 10 7 6 0 0 77 13 2613
2017 Telework - No 40 36 10 7 6 0 0 76 13 2596
2017 Telework - Yes 55 32 5 5 4 0 0 87 9 371
2017 Job sharing - No 42 35 10 7 5 0 0 78 13 2966
2017 Income averaging - Yes 70 28 0 0 2 0 0 98 2 52
2017 Income averaging - No 41 35 10 7 5 0 0 77 13 2915
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 47 46 0 7 0 0 0 93 7 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 42 35 10 7 5 0 0 78 13 2953
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 37 11 9 6 0 0 74 15 1740
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 49 33 7 5 5 0 0 83 10 1227
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 38 35 12 8 5 0 1 74 13 734
2014 Compressed workweek - No 40 34 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 2689
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 47 36 5 8 3 0 0 83 12 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 39 34 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 3027
2014 Telework - No 39 35 11 9 6 1 1 74 15 3208
2014 Telework - Yes 52 32 7 7 3 0 0 84 10 215
2014 Job sharing - No 39 35 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 3421
2014 Income averaging - Yes 51 32 7 8 2 0 0 83 10 64
2014 Income averaging - No 39 35 10 9 6 1 1 75 15 3359
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 34 11 9 6 1 1 74 16 2189
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 41 35 10 8 4 0 1 77 13 1234

Question 6. I am satisfied with my department or agency.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 25 37 17 11 10 0 0 62 22 708
2017 Compressed workweek - No 28 38 13 12 8 0 0 67 20 2260
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 40 10 9 7 0 0 73 16 355
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 27 37 15 12 9 0 0 64 21 2613
2017 Telework - No 27 38 15 12 8 0 0 65 20 2599
2017 Telework - Yes 31 37 11 13 9 0 0 68 22 369
2017 Job sharing - No 28 38 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 2967
2017 Income averaging - Yes 32 41 9 8 10 0 0 73 18 52
2017 Income averaging - No 27 38 14 12 8 0 0 65 20 2916
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 46 15 18 21 0 0 0 61 21 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 27 38 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 2954
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 27 38 14 12 8 0 0 66 20 1741
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 37 14 11 9 0 0 65 20 1227
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 25 37 16 12 10 0 0 62 22 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 36 15 8 5 0 0 71 14 2692
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 39 32 17 8 5 0 0 71 13 397
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 32 37 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3030
2014 Telework - No 33 36 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3212
2014 Telework - Yes 31 41 12 11 5 0 0 72 16 215
2014 Job sharing - No 32 36 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3425
2014 Income averaging - Yes 26 48 14 5 6 0 0 75 11 64
2014 Income averaging - No 33 36 15 9 7 0 0 69 16 3363
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 35 36 15 8 6 0 0 71 14 2191
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 37 15 11 8 0 0 66 19 1236

Question 7. Overall, I like my job.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 35 41 13 6 5 0 0 77 10 709
2017 Compressed workweek - No 38 41 10 7 4 0 0 79 10 2262
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 43 38 9 6 3 0 0 81 10 355
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 78 11 2616
2017 Telework - No 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2600
2017 Telework - Yes 39 40 10 7 4 0 0 79 11 371
2017 Job sharing - No 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2970
2017 Income averaging - Yes 35 46 7 8 4 0 0 81 12 53
2017 Income averaging - No 38 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2918
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 53 32 8 7 0 0 0 86 7 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 2957
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 41 11 6 4 0 0 78 10 1741
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 37 41 11 6 4 0 0 79 10 1230
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 36 39 13 8 5 0 0 75 12 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 41 39 11 5 3 0 0 80 8 2691
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 42 40 11 5 2 0 0 82 7 397
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 40 39 12 6 4 0 0 79 9 3029
2014 Telework - No 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3211
2014 Telework - Yes 44 37 8 8 4 0 0 81 11 215
2014 Job sharing - No 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3424
2014 Income averaging - Yes 34 42 16 7 2 0 0 76 8 64
2014 Income averaging - No 40 39 12 6 3 0 0 79 9 3362
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 41 39 12 5 3 0 0 80 8 2190
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 38 39 12 7 4 0 0 77 11 1236
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Workplace Well-Being

Question 8. My immediate supervisor creates an environment where I feel free to discuss with him or her matters that affect my well-being at work.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 57 26 6 5 6 0 0 83 11 711
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 82 11 2265
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 27 7 5 4 0 0 84 9 355
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 82 12 2621
2017 Telework - No 55 26 7 6 5 0 0 82 11 2605
2017 Telework - Yes 60 23 5 6 6 0 0 83 12 371
2017 Job sharing - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 82 11 2975
2017 Income averaging - Yes 68 21 6 3 2 0 0 89 6 53
2017 Income averaging - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 82 11 2923
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 60 26 7 0 0 0 8 93 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 26 7 6 6 0 0 82 11 2962
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 54 26 7 6 6 0 0 81 12 1744
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 26 6 5 5 0 0 83 11 1232

Question 9. My immediate supervisor seems to care about me as a person.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 58 24 9 4 4 1 0 82 8 709
2017 Compressed workweek - No 55 25 10 5 5 1 0 81 9 2262
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 59 22 12 3 4 0 0 81 7 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 55 25 9 5 5 1 0 81 10 2617
2017 Telework - No 55 25 10 5 5 1 0 81 9 2603
2017 Telework - Yes 61 22 8 4 4 0 0 84 8 368
2017 Job sharing - No 55 25 10 5 5 1 0 81 9 2970
2017 Income averaging - Yes 74 13 4 7 2 0 0 87 9 53
2017 Income averaging - No 55 25 10 5 5 1 0 81 9 2918
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 54 26 7 0 0 0 14 92 0 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 55 25 10 5 5 1 0 81 9 2957
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 53 26 10 5 5 1 0 80 10 1743
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 58 23 9 4 4 1 0 82 8 1228

Question 10. I would describe my workplace as being psychologically healthy.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 26 36 13 13 10 1 0 63 24 708
2017 Compressed workweek - No 30 33 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2265
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 32 33 11 13 11 0 0 65 24 354
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 29 34 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2619
2017 Telework - No 29 33 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2602
2017 Telework - Yes 28 35 11 15 11 0 0 63 26 371
2017 Job sharing - No 29 34 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2972
2017 Income averaging - Yes 34 36 13 6 12 0 0 69 17 53
2017 Income averaging - No 29 34 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2920
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 33 14 26 21 7 0 0 47 27 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 29 34 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 2959
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 30 33 13 13 11 0 0 63 24 1745
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 28 35 12 13 11 0 0 63 24 1228

Question 11. My department or agency does a good job of raising awareness of mental health in the workplace.
Survey year Demographic Strongly agree
(%)		 Somewhat agree
(%)		 Neither agree nor disagree
(%)		 Somewhat disagree
(%)		 Strongly disagree
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 21 35 27 10 7 1 0 56 17 709
2017 Compressed workweek - No 21 34 22 13 8 2 0 57 21 2257
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 22 34 22 12 6 3 0 58 19 351
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 21 34 23 12 8 2 0 56 20 2615
2017 Telework - No 21 34 23 11 8 2 0 57 20 2596
2017 Telework - Yes 18 36 23 16 6 1 1 55 22 370
2017 Job sharing - No 21 34 23 12 8 2 0 57 20 2965
2017 Income averaging - Yes 15 41 26 7 8 3 0 58 15 53
2017 Income averaging - No 21 34 23 12 8 2 0 57 20 2913
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 23 46 23 0 8 0 0 69 8 13
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 21 34 23 12 8 2 0 56 20 2953
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 21 34 22 12 9 2 0 56 21 1741
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 21 35 24 11 7 2 0 57 18 1225

Question 12. Overall, my level of work-related stress is…
Survey year Demographic Very low
(%)		 Low
(%)		 Moderate
(%)		 High
(%)		 Very High
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 18 43 23 11 0 0 23 34 696
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 19 43 23 10 1 0 23 34 2238
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 21 43 23 8 0 0 26 31 349
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 18 43 23 11 0 0 23 34 2585
2017 Telework - No 5 19 42 23 11 1 0 23 34 2571
2017 Telework - Yes 3 18 47 22 11 0 0 21 33 363
2017 Job sharing - No 4 19 43 23 11 0 0 23 34 2934
2017 Income averaging - Yes 8 25 44 19 4 0 0 32 24 53
2017 Income averaging - No 4 18 43 23 11 0 0 23 34 2881
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 15 20 52 6 0 7 0 38 7 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 19 43 23 11 0 0 23 34 2920
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 18 42 24 11 1 0 22 35 1728
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 19 44 22 10 0 0 24 32 1206

Question 13. After my workday, I feel emotionally drained.
Survey year Demographic Always/ Almost always
(%)		 Often
(%)		 Sometimes
(%)		 Rarely
(%)		 Never/ Almost never
(%)		 Don't know
(%)		 Not applicable
(%)		 Positive answers
(%)		 Negative answers
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 23 40 20 8 1 0 28 32 700
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 23 42 19 7 0 0 26 31 2242
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 7 20 45 17 9 1 0 27 28 353
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 24 41 20 7 0 0 27 32 2589
2017 Telework - No 8 24 41 19 8 0 0 27 32 2573
2017 Telework - Yes 8 20 44 21 6 1 0 27 29 369
2017 Job sharing - No 8 23 42 19 7 0 0 27 31 2941
2017 Income averaging - Yes 4 18 51 17 8 2 0 26 22 53
2017 Income averaging - No 8 23 42 19 7 0 0 27 31 2889
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - Yes 0 33 40 13 15 0 0 28 33 14
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 23 42 19 7 0 0 27 31 2928
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 24 41 19 7 0 0 26 32 1723
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 22 42 20 8 1 0 28 30 1219
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Harassment

Harassment is normally a series of incidents, but it can be one severe incident that has a lasting impact on the individual.
Harassment is any improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual in the workplace, including at any event or any location related to work, and that the individual knew or ought reasonably to have known would cause offence or harm. It comprises objectionable act(s), comment(s) or display(s) that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, and any act of intimidation or threat. It also includes harassment within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act (i.e., based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record).

Question 14. Having carefully read the definition of harassment, have you been the victim of harassment on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 23 77 702
2017 Compressed workweek - No 22 78 2240
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 23 77 352
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 22 78 2590
2017 Telework - No 23 77 2574
2017 Telework - Yes 22 78 368
2017 Job sharing - No 23 77 2941
2017 Income averaging - Yes 9 91 53
2017 Income averaging - No 23 77 2889
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 23 77 2928
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 23 77 1724
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 22 78 1218
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 22 78 733
2014 Compressed workweek - No 18 82 2685
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 19 81 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 19 81 3022
2014 Telework - No 19 81 3204
2014 Telework - Yes 15 85 214
2014 Job sharing - No 19 81 3416
2014 Income averaging - Yes 17 83 64
2014 Income averaging - No 19 81 3354
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 18 82 2185
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 20 80 1233

Question 15a. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 53 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 49 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 60 78
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 49 565
2017 Telework - No 50 562
2017 Telework - Yes 54 81
2017 Job sharing - No 50 643
2017 Income averaging - No 50 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 50 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 47 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 55 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 47 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 48 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 64 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 45 550
2014 Telework - No 47 592
2014 Telework - Yes 51 31
2014 Job sharing - No 48 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 48 11
2014 Income averaging - No 48 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 44 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 53 245

Question 15b. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 62 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 64 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 57 78
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 65 565
2017 Telework - No 65 562
2017 Telework - Yes 53 81
2017 Job sharing - No 64 643
2017 Income averaging - No 64 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 64 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 67 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 59 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 59 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 64 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 49 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 65 550
2014 Telework - No 63 592
2014 Telework - Yes 55 31
2014 Job sharing - No 63 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 62 11
2014 Income averaging - No 63 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 67 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 57 245

Question 15c. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 6 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 565
2017 Telework - No 6 562
2017 Job sharing - No 6 643
2017 Income averaging - No 6 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 6 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 9 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 12 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 9 550
2014 Telework - No 9 592
2014 Job sharing - No 9 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 9 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 245

Question 15d. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 78
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 565
2017 Telework - No 0 562
2017 Telework - Yes 0 81
2017 Job sharing - No 0 643
2017 Income averaging - No 0 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 0 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 550
2014 Telework - No 0 592
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 0 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 0 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 245

Question 15e. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 5 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 6 78
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 565
2017 Telework - No 4 562
2017 Telework - Yes 8 81
2017 Job sharing - No 5 643
2017 Income averaging - No 5 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 3 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 2 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 550
2014 Telework - No 3 592
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 2 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 2 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 2 245

Question 15f. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 12 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 9 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 9 78
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 565
2017 Telework - No 10 562
2017 Telework - Yes 12 81
2017 Job sharing - No 10 643
2017 Income averaging - No 10 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 9 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 11 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 5 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 8 73
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 550
2014 Telework - No 7 592
2014 Job sharing - No 7 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 7 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 6 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 245

Question 15g. From whom did you experience harassment on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 161
2017 Compressed workweek - No 3 482
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 565
2017 Telework - No 4 562
2017 Job sharing - No 4 643
2017 Income averaging - No 4 638
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 642
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 380
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 263
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 4 156
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 467
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 3 550
2014 Telework - No 4 592
2014 Telework - Yes 0 31
2014 Job sharing - No 4 623
2014 Income averaging - Yes 0 11
2014 Income averaging - No 4 612
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 378
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 245
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Discrimination

Discrimination means treating someone differently or unfairly because of a personal characteristic or distinction, which, whether intentional or not, has an effect that imposes disadvantages not imposed on others, or that withholds or limits access that is given to others. There are 11 prohibited grounds of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, and pardoned conviction or suspended record.

Question 16. Having carefully read the definition of discrimination, have you been the victim of discrimination on the job in the past two years?
Survey year Demographic Yes
(%)		 No
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 11 89 707
2017 Compressed workweek - No 10 90 2257
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 10 90 352
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 10 90 2612
2017 Telework - No 10 90 2595
2017 Telework - Yes 10 90 369
2017 Job sharing - No 10 90 2963
2017 Income averaging - No 10 90 2911
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 10 90 2950
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 1739
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 10 90 1225
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 10 90 735
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 93 2684
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 5 95 396
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 92 3023
2014 Telework - No 8 92 3206
2014 Telework - Yes 6 94 213
2014 Job sharing - No 8 92 3417
2014 Income averaging - No 8 92 3355
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 2185
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 92 1234

Question 17a. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Co-workers
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 24 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 37 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 33 36
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 34 261
2017 Telework - No 34 259
2017 Telework - Yes 34 38
2017 Job sharing - No 34 297
2017 Income averaging - No 34 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 34 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 38 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 31 69
2014 Compressed workweek - No 35 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 35 244
2014 Telework - No 34 252
2014 Job sharing - No 34 265
2014 Income averaging - No 34 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 37 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 29 101

Question 17b. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals with authority over me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 82 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 77 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 84 36
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 78 261
2017 Telework - No 79 259
2017 Telework - Yes 74 38
2017 Job sharing - No 78 297
2017 Income averaging - No 78 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 79 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 78 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 79 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 90 69
2014 Compressed workweek - No 83 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 86 21
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 85 244
2014 Telework - No 85 252
2014 Telework - Yes 85 13
2014 Job sharing - No 85 265
2014 Income averaging - No 84 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 82 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 89 101

Question 17c. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals working for me
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 4 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 261
2017 Telework - No 5 259
2017 Telework - Yes 0 38
2017 Job sharing - No 4 297
2017 Income averaging - No 4 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 4 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 5 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 3 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 21
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 2 244
2014 Telework - No 2 252
2014 Telework - Yes 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 2 265
2014 Income averaging - No 2 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 3 164

Question 17d. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals for whom I have a custodial responsibility (e.g., inmates, offenders, patients, detainees)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 0 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 36
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 0 261
2017 Telework - No 0 259
2017 Telework - Yes 0 38
2017 Job sharing - No 0 297
2017 Income averaging - No 0 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 0 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 0 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 0 69
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 21
2014 Telework - Yes 0 13
2014 Income averaging - No 0 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 0 164

Question 17e. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Individuals from other departments or agencies
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - No 5 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 5 261
2017 Telework - No 5 259
2017 Job sharing - No 5 297
2017 Income averaging - No 5 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 5 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 4 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 6 244
2014 Telework - No 6 252
2014 Telework - Yes 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 6 265
2014 Income averaging - No 6 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 164

Question 17f. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Members of the public (individuals or organizations)
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 6 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 7 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 261
2017 Telework - No 6 259
2017 Telework - Yes 14 38
2017 Job sharing - No 7 297
2017 Income averaging - No 7 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 7 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 7 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 7 129
2014 Compressed workweek - No 4 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - Yes 0 21
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 4 244
2014 Telework - No 4 252
2014 Telework - Yes 0 13
2014 Job sharing - No 3 265
2014 Income averaging - No 3 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 4 164

Question 17g. From whom did you experience discrimination on the job? Other
Survey year Demographic  
(%)		 Total responses
2017 Compressed workweek - Yes 8 76
2017 Compressed workweek - No 8 221
2017 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 8 261
2017 Telework - No 9 259
2017 Job sharing - No 8 297
2017 Income averaging - No 8 295
2017 Pre-retirement transition leave - No 8 296
2017 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 8 168
2017 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 8 129
2014 Compressed workweek - Yes 7 69
2014 Compressed workweek - No 7 196
2014 Flexible work schedule (i.e., variable start and end times) - No 7 244
2014 Telework - No 7 252
2014 Job sharing - No 7 265
2014 Income averaging - No 6 261
2014 Does not work according to a flexible working arrangement 5 164
2014 Works according to a flexible working arrangement 9 101