The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (Index) for July shows that Canadian workers are more satisfied with their work-life balance and flexibility in comparison to June. Canadian workers are reporting an increase in happiness levels across generations and regions. The National Work Happiness Score for July 2023 is 6.7/10, representing an increase of 0.1 points from June 2023. The Boomer generation and those located in Québec and British Columbia were the only workers reporting a decrease in their Work Happiness Scores for July.

July 2023 Happiness@Work Index Highlights:

  • National Work Happiness Score: 6.7/10 (+0.1) *
  • Indicator Breakdown
    • Primary Indicator: 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
    • Secondary Indicators:
      • Work-Life Balance and Flexibility: 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
      • Recognition and Support: 6.5/10 (-0.1) *
      • Compensation and Benefits: 6.2/10 (+0.1) *
      • Options for Career Advancement: 6.0/10 (+0.1) *

The July Index reveals that the primary indicator of worker happiness is at 6.9, an increase from June (6.8/10), and this means that 44 percent of workers in Canada say they feel satisfied with their current roles and responsibilities. The top secondary indicators continue to be work-life balance and recognition, although the latter decreased slightly from last month. The July Index also reveals positive changes for most workers in Canada across generations and regions around their feelings of happiness in the workplace:

National Work Happiness Score: Generational Snapshot:

  • Boomers (59+): 7.2/10 (-0.1) *
  • Gen-Z (18-26): 6.7/10 (+0.2) *
  • Millennials (27-42): 6.7/10 (+0.1) *
  • Gen-X (43-58): 6.6/10 (+0.2) *

Regional Work Happiness Score Snapshot:

  • Québec: 7.0/10 (-0.1) *
  • Sask/Manitoba: 6.8/10 (+0.4) *
  • British Columbia: 6.7/10 (-0.1) *
  • Alberta: 6.6/10 (+0.2) *
  • Ontario: 6.6/10 (+0.2) *
  • Atlantic Canada: 6.5/10

For further information about the July Happiness@Work Index, click here.

*Variation against June 2023 scores