The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (“Index”) reveals workers are feeling less happy in May than last month and May 2023. Over half (59%) of workers in Canada surveyed report that the cost of living significantly impacts stress levels during the workday. The National Work Happiness Score for May 2024 is 6.6/10, representing a 0.2-point decrease from April.

May 2024 Happiness@Work Index Highlights

• National Work Happiness Score: 6.6/10 (-0.2) *
• Indicator Breakdown
  • Primary Indicator: 6.8/10 (-0.1) *
  • Secondary Indicators:
    • Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: 6.8/10 (-0.1) *
    • Recognition & Support: 6.5/10 (-0.2) *
    • Compensation & Benefits: 6.1/10 (-0.2) *
    • Options for Career Advancement: 6.0/10 (-0.1) *

Forty-four percent of workers in Canada surveyed feel satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities. All secondary indicators are down this month, with work-life balance & flexibility remaining on top with the highest score. Boomers (7.1/10) report a notable drop in happiness month-over-month; however, they continue to be the happiest generation. Gen Z follows in second place as the only generation with increasing happiness levels in May.

National Work Happiness Score: Generational Snapshot

• Boomers (59+): 7.1/10 (-0.4) *
• Gen-Z (18-26): 6.8/10 (+0.2) *
• Millennials (27-42): 6.5/10 (-0.3) *
• Gen-X (43-58): 6.5/10 (NC) *

Regionally, Atlantic Canada and Québec (6.9/10) are the happiest regions, while Alberta (6.3/10) records their lowest score, falling to last place.

Regional Work Happiness Score Snapshot

• Atlantic Canada: 6.9/10 (-0.2) *
• Québec: 6.9/10 (NC) *
• British Columbia: 6.7/10 (NC) *
• Ontario: 6.5/10 (-0.1) *
• Sask/Manitoba: 6.4/10 (-0.5) *
• Alberta: 6.3/10 (-0.5) *

Daily economic stressors are impacting the workplace. Most workers in Canada surveyed (68%) reveal that the rising cost of food and groceries and planning for major expenses (62%) heavily affect stress levels during work hours.

*Variation against April 2024 scores

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