A respectful workplace (70 per cent), extended health coverage (56 per cent) and flexible work options (42 per cent) are helping Canadian employees feel supported at work, according to ADP Canada Co.’s monthly Happiness@Work index.
The organization’s national work happiness score for May was 6.8/10, a 0.1-point increase from April and a 0.2-point increase from May 2024. The scores for work-life balance and flexibility were up slightly to 6.9, followed by recognition and support (6.6), compensation and benefits (6.3) and options for career advancement (6.1).
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According to a press release, the index suggested almost half (47 per cent) of respondents felt satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities, with work-life balance and flexibility a key contributor to satisfaction in May.
Baby boomers remain the happiest generation in the workplace, with a score of 7.5/10, followed by millennials and generation X (both at 6.8) and generation Z (6.7).
“Workers in Canada are increasingly seeking benefits that support their well-being, both on and off the job,” said Heather Haslam, vice-president of marketing at ADP Canada, in a press release. “To attract and retain top talent, this month’s index highlights the ways employers can go beyond the basics to empower their employees to thrive and perform at their best, such as providing extended health coverage or flexible work options.”
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