November sees an overall increase in satisfaction for
workers across Canada, with Québec reclaiming the top spot as the
happiest region.
TORONTO, Nov. 29,
2023 /CNW/ - The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work
Index ("Index") sees workers in Canada happier in November. Boomers
(7.2/10) continue to hold the top spot as the happiest generation
for the 9th consecutive month, while Québec (7.0/10)
reclaims their title as the happiest region from British-Columbia (6.9/10).
The National Work Happiness Score for
November 2023 is 6.8/10, +0.1
points increase from October.
"As we have noted throughout the year, seasonal changes can
hinder or heighten happiness levels. The slight bump in the
National Happiness Score may indicate upcoming vacation days and
time spent with loved ones may be helping to offset the gloomy
feeling of late fall days," says Shawna
Gee, Director of Marketing, ADP Canada. "While the holiday
season may be joyful for many, it can also bring on heightened
levels of stress as looming year-end deadlines get closer. A few
potential identifiers employers may want to be wary of as the
holidays near can include, but not limited to lack of focus, change
in behaviour or quality of performance, or even absenteeism."
November
2023 Happiness@Work Index Highlights
- National Work Happiness Score: 6.8/10 (+0.1) *
- Indicator Breakdown
- Primary Indicator: 7.0/10 (+0.1) *
- Secondary Indicators:
- Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: 7.0/10 (+0.1) *
- Recognition & Support: 6.7/10 (NC) *
- Compensation & Benefits: 6.3/10 (NC) *
- Options for Career Advancement: 6.1/10 (NC) *
The November Index reveals that the primary
indicator of worker happiness increased to 7.0/10, +0.1
points from October, as 47 per cent of workers in Canada still say they feel satisfied with
their current role and responsibilities. The top secondary
indicator continues to be work-life balance & flexibility at
7.0/10, with the only other time recording this high score was in
August of this year.
The November Index also shows Boomers (7.2/10) continue
to hold the top spot as the happiest generation for the
9th consecutive month, with Gen-Z not far behind at
6.9/10. Regional results also reveal Québec (7.0/10) reclaims their
title as the happiest region from British-Columbia (6.9/10), now tied with
Atlantic Canada (6.9/10) for
second place.
National Work Happiness Score:
Generational Snapshot
- Boomers (59+): 7.2/10 (-0.1) *
- Gen-Z (18-26): 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
- Millennials (27-42): 6.8/10 (NC) *
- Gen-X (43-58): 6.6/10 (+0.1) *
Regional Work Happiness Score
Snapshot
- Québec: 7.0/10 (+0.1) *
- British Columbia:
6.9/10 (-0.3) *
- Atlantic Canada: 6.9/10
(+0.1) *
- Sask/Manitoba: 6.8/10
(+0.3) *
- Ontario: 6.7/10 (+0.2)
*
- Alberta: 6.6/10 (-0.3)
*
"While there is an increase in worker happiness this month, it's
important for employers to help boost morale and reduce stress
amongst the workplace as we head into the holiday season. A few
ways this can be done is by celebrating successes, setting goals to
keep teams on track, as well as encouraging time off or even
implementing wellness breaks during the workday," concludes
Gee.
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* Variation against October 2023
scores
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, December
27, 2023.
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SOURCE ADP Canada Co.