The ADP Canada monthly Happiness@Work Index (“Index”) reports an increase in worker sentiment for April, with secondary indicators showing an increase across the board. The National Work Happiness Score for April 2024 is 6.8/10, representing a 0.2-point increase from March.

April 2024 Happiness@Work Index Highlights

  • National Work Happiness Score: 6.8/10 (+0.2) *
  • Indicator Breakdown
    • Primary Indicator: 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
    • Secondary Indicators:
      • Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: 6.9/10 (+0.2) *
      • Recognition & Support: 6.7/10 (+0.2) *
      • Compensation & Benefits: 6.3/10 (+0.2) *
      • Options for Career Advancement: 6.1/10 (+0.1) *

At 6.9/10, April sees the primary indicator of worker happiness slightly increase from March. Forty-seven percent of workers in Canada surveyed feel satisfied in their current roles and responsibilities. All secondary indicators show an increase this month, with almost all reaching their highest scores.

Millennial (6.8/10) workers report a significant increase in happiness month-over-month but continue to trail behind Boomers, who’ve maintained first place for the past year. Regionally, workers in Atlantic Canada claim the top spot from Québec as the happiest region. Manitoba and Saskatchewan (6.9/10) record their highest score to date, while Ontario falls back to last place.

National Work Happiness Score: Generational Snapshot

  • Boomers (59+): 7.5/10 (+0.3) *
  • Millennials (27-42): 6.8/10 (+0.3) *
  • Gen-Z (18-26): 6.6/10 (NC) *
  • Gen-X (43-58): 6.5/10 (-0.1) *

Regional Work Happiness Score Snapshot

  • Atlantic Canada: 7.1/10 (+0.6) *
  • Sask/Manitoba: 6.9/10 (+0.5) *
  • Québec: 6.9/10 (+0.1) *
  • Alberta: 6.8/10 (+0.2) *
  • British Columbia: 6.7/10 (+0.1) *
  • Ontario: 6.6/10 (NC) *

While Spring 2024 sees satisfaction with support & recognition grow, the Index also suggests an opportunity to further foster collaborative workplaces in Canada, with half of workers (50%) reporting they can voice a contrary opinion at work without fear of negative consequences. Only a quarter (24%) of workers surveyed feel their perspectives are included in decision-making.

*Variation against March 2024 scores