Canadian workers say compensation, benefits and options for
career advancement are less satisfying in June compared to last
month, resulting in a decrease of the National Work Happiness
Score.
TORONTO, June 28,
2023 /CNW/ - The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work
Index ("Index") for June 2023 reveals a decrease
across all primary and secondary indicators. The only workers
reporting an increase in their Work Happiness Scores for June are
those who identify as Boomers and those located in Québec.
The National Work Happiness Score for
June 2023 is 6.6/10, representing
a decrease of 0.1 points from May
2023.
"The findings from the June Index highlight a shift in the
overall happiness of Canadian workers across regions and
demographics, which is particularly interesting when considering
the widespread increases we saw last month," says Heather Haslam, Vice President of Marketing, ADP
Canada. "The downward trajectory this month may be a reflection of
the transition to summer and potentially indicate that Canadian
workers are ready to take some time off to recharge. It is also
important to consider the challenging external environment
Canadians are facing today – from the impact of inflation and
rising interest rates to wildfires raging across the country,
underscoring the close connection between our work life and
personal life."
June
2023 Happiness@Work Index Highlights
- National Work Happiness Score:
6.6/10
(-0.1) *
- Indicator Breakdown
-
- Primary Indicator:
6.8/10 (-0.1) *
- Secondary Indicators:
-
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: 6.8/10 (-0.1) *
- Compensation and Benefits:
6.1/10 (-0.2) *
- Recognition and Support:
6.6/10 (-0.1) *
- Options for Career Advancement: 5.9/10 (-0.2) *
The June Index reveals that the primary
indicator of worker happiness is at 6.8, a decrease from May
(6.9/10) and means that 43 per cent of workers in Canada say they feel satisfied with their
current role and responsibilities. The top secondary indicators
continue to be work-life balance and recognition.
The June Index also reveals negative changes for most
Canadian workers across generations and regions around their
feelings of happiness in the workplace:
National Work Happiness Score:
Generational Snapshot
- Boomers (56-75): 7.3/10 (+0.1) *
- Millennials (25-40): 6.6/10 (-0.2) *
- Gen-Z (18-24): 6.5/10 (-0.4) *
- Gen-X (41-55): 6.4/10 (-0.1) *
Regional Work Happiness Score
Snapshot
- Québec: 7.1/10 (+0.1) *
- British Columbia:
6.8/10 (-0.1) *
- Atlantic Canada: 6.5/10
(-0.5) *
- Ontario: 6.4/10 (-0.2)
*
- Sask/Manitoba: 6.4/10
(-0.1) *
- Alberta: 6.4/10 (-0.1)
*
"It's important to recognize that challenges faced by workers
outside of the workplace can impact how they feel about work – for
employers, it is essential to take action to foster wellbeing in
the workplace, particularly during tough times like these,"
continues Haslam. "These results are a good reminder to check in
with staff and revisit current support systems to ensure you're
building a positive environment to support employees both
professionally, and personally."
About the Happiness@Work
Index Methodology
The Happiness@Work Index is measured monthly through a
survey fielded by Maru Public Opinion on behalf of ADP Canada and
is undertaken by the sample and data collection experts at
Maru/Blue. The survey is run in the first week of each reported
month for consistency purposes and asks over 1,200 randomly
selected employed Canadian adults (including both employees and
self-employed individuals) who are Maru
Voice Canada online panelists to rate workplace factors on a
scale from 1 to 10. Discrepancies in or between totals when
compared to the data tables are due to rounding.
The results are weighted by education, age, gender and region
(and in Québec, language) to match the population, according to
Census data. This is to ensure the sample is representative of the
entire adult population of Canada. For comparison purposes, a
probability sample of this size has an estimated margin of error
(which measures sampling variability) of +/-2.8%, 19 times out of
20.
The Index will continue to be published on the last
Wednesday of the month, with the next scheduled findings due for
publication on Wednesday, July 26,
2023.
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SOURCE ADP Canada Co.