November sees an overall increase in satisfaction for workers across
The National Work Happiness Score for
"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
- 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
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
- 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) *
- 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
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
The Index will continue to be published on the last Wednesday of the month, with the next scheduled findings due for publication on
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