October sees levels of satisfaction remain stagnant, with the
exception of a few positive indicators across regions.
TORONTO, Oct. 25,
2023 /CNW/ - The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work
Index ("Index") for October remains the same as September,
still measuring on par with the Index benchmark of
6.7/10 from November 2022. The
only workers reporting a decrease in their Work Happiness
Score for this month are those located in Atlantic Canada and Ontario.
The National Work Happiness Score for
October 2023 is 6.7/10, unchanged
from September.
"As workers settle back into their fall routines, and this being
a busy period across different sectors and industries, happiness
levels plateau in October, confirming the effect of the current
economic conditions on workers in Canada," says Shawna
Gee, Director of Marketing, ADP Canada. "Financial stress
factors as well as an increase in the workload can have a negative
impact on satisfaction levels at work, and it is important to keep
checking in with employees and offer resources to help them through
this period that some might find more difficult to handle."
October 2023 Happiness@Work
Index Highlights
- National Work Happiness Score:
6.7/10 (NC) *
- Indicator Breakdown
- Primary Indicator:
6.9/10 (NC) *
- Secondary Indicators:
- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:
6.9/10 (NC) *
- Recognition and Support:
6.7/10 (+0.1) *
- Compensation and Benefits:
6.3/10 (+0.1) *
- Options for Career Advancement:
6.1/10 (+0.1) *
The October Index reveals that the primary
indicator of worker happiness remains at 6.9/10, unchanged
from September, as 44 per cent of workers in Canada still say they feel satisfied with
their current role and responsibilities. The top secondary
indicators continue to be work-life balance and recognition.
The October Index also shows similar results to September
for most workers in Canada across
generations, with only Boomers showing an increase in worker
happiness. Regional results show a more positive change, with
British Columbia climbing up to
the top spot:
National Work Happiness Score:
Generational Snapshot
- Boomers (59+): 7.3/10 (+0.3) *
- Gen-Z (18-26): 6.8/10 (NC) *
- Millennials (27-42): 6.8/10 (NC) *
- Gen-X (43-58): 6.5/10 (NC) *
Regional Work Happiness Score
Snapshot
- British Columbia:
7.2/10 (+0.3) *
- Québec: 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
- Alberta: 6.9/10 (+0.2)
*
- Atlantic Canada: 6.8/10
(-0.2) *
- Ontario: 6.5/10 (-0.1)
*
- Sask/Manitoba: 6.5/10
(+0.1) *
"As British Columbia claims the
spotlight with a notable increase in its Regional Work Happiness
Score, this month's snapshot suggests a fluctuating pattern.
These variations in scores unveil opportunities for organizations
to foster employee well-being and fortify workplace satisfaction in
the evolving professional landscape," explains Gee.
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, November
29, 2023.
About ADP Canada
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SOURCE ADP Canada Co.