Data reveals employees in Canada experience negative feelings at work,
and identifies the top priorities for them moving forward.
TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2023
/CNW/ - A new survey by ADP Canada, conducted with Maru
Public Opinion, reveals over half (53%) of workers in Canada report having a negative feeling about
work and nearly one-third (30%) feel tired and overworked, shedding
light on the crucial need for a renewed focus on work-life balance,
compensation, and family considerations in the evolving
workplace.
With a third of workers reporting they feel overworked and
tired, it's not surprising that work-life balance is the top
priority for almost a third (29%) of respondents and in the
top three priorities of nearly seven-in-ten (68%). Compensation and
benefits and family considerations round out the top three
priorities for workers in Canada.
The survey indicates that Millennials and Gen X workers are
notably more inclined to prioritize work-life balance (30%), while
Boomers prioritize their families (26%). Gen Z, on the other hand,
is less likely to prioritize compensation (13%) than the other
generations.
"The survey results re-affirm the need for employers to connect
with workers. Face-to-face time, coaching sessions and regular
check-ins – particularly with the younger workforce, can help
employers build trust and be better equipped to support their
teams," says Ed Yuen, Vice
President, Strategy and HR Outsourcing at ADP Canada.
External factors impacting
employee sentiment
Seven-in-ten (70%) workers in Canada report feeling stressed because of
inflation and the economy. In fact, due to these current economic
conditions affecting employees, almost a quarter (23%) of workers
are considering exploring better opportunities.
Despite these challenges, 39 per cent of workers believe they
are in the right workplace.
The role of trust and employer
proactivity in the workplace
While workers are reporting mixed feelings, they also indicate
better levels of feedback, trust and comfort with their managers
than last year, with 77 per cent of employees trusting their
managers, and over eight-in-ten (82%) managers also reporting
having trust in employees. The survey also finds that 72 per cent
of managers say they believe their employees are happy.
At the same time, more than half (58%) of workers indicate that
their workplaces take their goals and feedback seriously, revealing
a 5-percentage point increase from last year (53%). Additionally,
regular check-ins remain a standard practice, as four-in-ten (42%)
respondents meet with their managers or management teams weekly,
fostering an environment where many workers in Canada (74%) say they feel comfortable going
to their manager to voice concerns.
"Positive year-over-year progress in feedback, trust and comfort
between managers and employees in the Canadian workplace is
promising to see," concludes Yuen. "However, with more than half of
workers feeling negatively towards their workplace, it suggests
additional opportunities for employers to reassess and develop
current workplace practices including regular one-on-one check-ins,
flexible schedules and open conversations regarding compensation
and benefits for current and potential employees."
Survey Methodology
This Maru Public Opinion survey conducted on behalf of ADP
Canada was undertaken by the sample and data collection experts at
Maru/Blue. 1,842 employed Canadian adults (including both employees
and self-employed individuals) who are Maru Voice
Canada panelists were surveyed from September 15th to September 19th, 2023. The
results of this study have been weighted by education, age, gender
and region (and in Quebec,
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
+/- 2.3%, 19 times out of 20. Discrepancies in or between totals
when compared to the data tables are due to rounding.
About ADP Canada
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SOURCE ADP Canada Co.