Three-quarters of Canadians want to work in a field where they help people

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A newly released survey index shows that Canadians are consistently attracted to jobs that offer purpose and intrinsic rewards beyond traditional compensation. Ordered by First on-site property restorationTHE Workplace Values ​​Indexsurveyed by more than 1,500 Canadian adults, found that 85 percent of Canadians believe employee well-being is a human right, essentially the same number from a similar population. survey in 2023. Women are more likely than men to view employee well-being as a human right (89-82%).

Meanwhile the Workplace Values ​​Index found that three-quarters of Canadians (77%) would like to work in an industry where they help people, which is identical to the 2023 survey results. Again, women are more likely to feel this than men (81% to 74%).

“A few insights stand out when comparing surveys year over year. The desire to help people in their jobs remains strong among Canadians,” said Leah Pearson, director of talent acquisition at First Onsite Property Restoration. “This is becoming increasingly vital for HR and cultural leaders to prioritize the individual needs and overall well-being of employees.

The table below includes the questions included in the survey and a comparison with last year’s results:

First Onsite fits perfectly into a category of companies that directly help people through difficult times in their lives. “People are attracted to the restoration industry because it provides a unique opportunity to help people, businesses and communities recover and rebuild after disasters,” Pearson said. Commenting on the index’s findings related to meaningful work, she added “However, once they join an organization, employees seek both external purpose and internal growth. They want to develop their skills, progress in their career and feel valued Organizations need to reach their employees where they feel valued and support them as they grow.

Expanding on the index findings, Pearson highlighted the importance of expanding “duty of care” to encompass employee wellbeing, growth and development. She also believes that to attract and retain top talent, leadership teams and managers must understand the individual needs and aspirations of their employees.

“It’s one thing to attract the right candidates to an organization. It’s a whole other set of challenges to ensure their sense of well-being and purpose are met,” Pearson said.

About the Workplace Values ​​Index

From February 22 to 24, 2024, an online survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of n=1,506 Canadian members of the Angus Reid Forum, balanced and weighted by age, gender, region and education. For comparison purposes, a sample of this size would have a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding. The survey was offered in English and French.

About Premier On Premise

First Onsite Property Restoration is one of the largest and fastest growing providers of emergency response planning, mitigation and reconstruction services in North America. First Onsite employs over 2,500 members and operates from over 100 locations across Canada and the United States. With a culture focused on harnessing the human power of its team members and a commitment to doing what’s right, the First Onsite team helps its clients restore, rebuild, and rise again. First Onsite is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation. For more information, visit firstsursite.ca or follow @firstonsite on X And LinkedIn.

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