New study by ADP Canada reveals that employees
would prefer a bonus over other holiday rewards
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2019 /CNW/ - For many Canadians, the
holiday season is a time to relax, take time off work and visit
with friends and family. It's also a time when organizations will
celebrate and reward employees for their work throughout the
year.
A new study from ADP Canada explored how working Canadians would
like to be rewarded over the holiday season. This study revealed a
clear disconnect between Canadian employee and employer
expectations when it comes to holiday rewards. When employees were
asked what they would like their employer to offer over the
holidays, 54 per cent said they would like a bonus – but only 15
per cent of employed Canadians say they expect to receive one this
year.
The study, conducted by Leger for ADP Canada, also revealed the
most common reward provided by employers was a holiday party (40
per cent), followed by holiday gifts (16 per cent) and additional
time off (14 per cent). However, nearly a third of Canadians said
they'd like their employer to offer more time off, 23 per cent said
they would like to receive a gift and only 22 per cent said they'd
like their employer to host a holiday party. Eleven percent
indicated their preference was no holiday reward at all.
"This study highlights the importance of having open
conversations with employees regarding holiday rewards and
incentives to manage employee expectations," said Heather Haslam, VP Marketing, ADP Canada. "By
taking the time to gain a better understanding of what employees
want and how they prefer to be rewarded, employers can help
increase employee satisfaction and engagement. In addition,
employers could consider offering more flexible reward options over
the holidays to better meet the needs of Canadian employees, which
could also potentially lead to cost savings for the
organization."
Charitable donations and activities ranked at the bottom of both
lists, with only seven per cent of Canadian employers planning to
participate in a charitable activity for the holidays and only
eight per cent of employees reporting being interested in that
activity.
Regional results
Atlantic Canada
- Most likely to get a financial bonus (23% vs. a 15% National
average)
- Highest percentage of respondents who indicated they would
prefer a financial bonus (63% vs. a 54% National average)
- Most likely to say they'd love a little more vacation time (37%
vs. a 28% National average)
Quebec
- Most likely to receive a reward during the holidays (69% vs. a
61% National average)
- Quebec employers were most
likely to throw a holiday party (51% vs. a 40% National average)
and most likely to close their offices over the holidays (50% vs. a
45% National average)
Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- Most likely to be expected to come into the office (52% vs. a
39% National average)
- Most likely to indicate their employer does nothing for the
staff over the holidays (45% vs. a 32% National average)
Alberta
- Highest percentage of participants were expected to work over
the holidays (59% vs. a 51% National average)
British Columbia
- Participants in British
Columbia were most likely to get extra vacation time as a
reward (21% vs. a 14% National average)
- BC residents were most likely to be expected to check email
over the holidays despite their office being closed (17% vs. a 12%
National average)
Survey Methodology
An online survey of 1562 Canadians was conducted between
November 1 to 4, 2019 using Leger's
online panel. The margin of error for this study was +/ 2.5%, 19
times out of 20. Please note that throughout the report, only those
who work full-time, part-time or are self-employed/freelance (906
Canadians) are reported.
About ADP Canada
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products,
premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to
reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits
and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. For more
information about ADP Canada visit www.adp.ca or follow
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SOURCE ADP Canada Co.