Ontarians are the least happy in the workplace compared to other Canadian provinces, based on a new study
Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Canada released its most recent Happiness at Work Index for September, which surveyed 1,200 randomly selected Canadian employees of all ages and education backgrounds at the beginning of every month.
Survey participants were asked to rank workplace factors on a scale from one to 10, such as work-life balance, recognition, compensation, and career advancement.
The national work happiness score is 6.7 with Manitoba leading the way for the first time in this survey’s history at 7.0 and Ontario is tied in last with Atlantic Canada at 6.6.
Meanwhile, Québec and Alberta are tied at 6.8 with British Colombia closely behind at 6.7.
Despite the differences in scores, almost half of all workers in Canada surveyed felt satisfied in their current positions.
Generationally, boomers are the happiest generation with a happiness score of 7.2 with Gen-Z in second place at 6.9.
Millennials and Gen-X lag behind at 6.7 and 6.4 respectively.
The report also found over half of Canadians spent more than they thought they would during the summer and about a third of workers say they saved less than anticipated.
“With many employees exceeding their summer budget and noting challenges with saving, it’s a good time for employers to offer tools and programs that address financial wellness,” VP of Marketing at ADP Canada Heather Haslam said in a release.
ADP’s October Happiness at Work Index is set to be released on Oct. 30.
