Hoping for a raise in 2024? Most Canadian workers aren’t optimistic, poll shows
Global News
More than half of Canadians reported feeling “less optimistic” about getting a raise in 2024, according to a new poll.
Whether it’s asking for a raise or switching careers altogether, many Canadians are setting financial goals for the new year. But an increasing number of workers doubt they’ll get paid more in 2024, a new poll has found.
The management services company ADP Canada released its monthly Happiness at Work Index Wednesday, polling 1,200 Canadians in the first week of December. More than half (56 per cent) reported feeling “less optimistic” about getting a salary bump in the coming year.
“As the cost of living continues to rise, employees’ attention to compensation and benefits will do so in tandem,” said ADP Canada Vice President of Marketing Heather Haslam in a statement.
The poll found fewer people are happy at work this month compared to last, with only 44 per cent “feeling satisfied with their current role and responsibilities.”
The waning optimism comes after a year of stubborn inflation and unprecedented labour disputes. The latest is in Quebec where hundreds of thousands of public sector workers are threatening to walk off the job.
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