One in five Canadians are thinking about quitting their jobs
Findings from the Canadian Psychological health survey.
According to data from the July psychological health index report by Telus Health, formerly known as LifeWorks, 21% of Canadians are considering leaving their current job.
According to a Telus Health study, the psychological health index of people thinking about quitting is 56.3, 13 points lower than workers not considering such a possibility (69.3) and nearly 10 points lower than the national average (65.2).
One of the positive results of this study was that the level of psychological health for Canada as a whole improved by more than half a point in July. For the previous 3 months, the psychological health index had remained unchanged.
The Telus Health study also helps provide insight into the psychological health of different groups of workers. For example, workers under the age of 40 are 60% more likely to consider quitting their job compared to workers aged 50 and older. In addition, workers under 40 are twice as likely as their older counterparts to have experienced a job change in the past year.
When respondents were asked why they would consider changing jobs for themselves, several main reasons emerged. The most common reason is the desire for higher career opportunities. This desire was expressed by 20% of respondents. This is followed by those looking for more favorable conditions (12%) and people considering retirement (11%).
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