Six in 10 Canadian (57 per cent) employees say they’re either in the process of moving employers or may seek new employment in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Aon.
The survey — which polled more than 9,000 global workers, including more than 500 Canadian respondents — found a fifth (22 per cent) of Canadian workers feel undervalued.
More than half (52 per cent) of Canadians would be willing to sacrifice existing benefits for a better choice of benefits. Canadian workers also cited health coverage as their most valued benefit, followed by paid time off, dental insurance, retirement savings and life and disability insurances.
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While more than half (59 per cent) agreed their compensation is fair compared to similar roles in the industry, 21 per cent said they aren’t confident their employer ensures pay equity regardless of gender.
When asked about their expectations of their employer, nearly half (46 per cent) of Canadian employees said employers should help employees save for retirement/long-term needs and a similar percentage (45 per cent) said they should support employee well-being.
Roughly a quarter said employers should support women’s health (25 per cent), financial education (23 per cent) and help workers establish an emergency fund (23 per cent).
“The Canadian employee sentiment highlights a strong desire for personalized and flexible benefits, with many considering changing employers within the next year,” said the report. “With a significant number of Canadians struggling to find a family doctor, it’s unsurprising to see that medical benefits remain highly valued by employees.”
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