Work-life balance

According to Statistics Canada, Canadians aged 25 to 54 worked an average of 40 hours per week in 2022. While 53 per cent of survey respondents fell within this range, 37 per cent worked more than 40 hours, with some working more than 60. Despite a two-year trend of decreasing satisfaction with work-life balance, this year’s survey showed 76 per cent of respondents were content with their balance, representing a four-point increase from the previous year. However, a significant number of participants still felt they dedicated too much time to work, limiting their personal or family life. Those who were unhappy cited workload, stress, and burnout as the primary reasons for their response. In contrast, those who were satisfied mentioned flexible hours, the option to work remotely, and actively prioritizing a healthy balance as reasons for their contentment.