Mississauga, ON (Oct. 22, 2025) \u2013 A new study of Canadian workers shows shifting workplace priorities across generations, with younger employees placing stronger emphasis on purpose, sustainability, wellbeing, and job stability. The Workplace Values Survey<\/em>, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, explores how Canadians view the role of employers in supporting individuals, communities, and the environment.<\/p>\n Beyond wages and policies, Canadians increasingly want employers to make a positive impact. Six-in-10 respondents (61%) say it is important to work in an industry that helps people, a sentiment that is strongest amongst Millennials (68%) and Gen Z (65%). Also, half of Canadians (52%) believe it is important to work for an organization focused on sustainability, rising to 58 per cent among both Millennials and Gen Z.<\/p>\n \u201cPurpose is a talent magnet and the desire to make a positive impact remains a powerful motivator in the workforce, especially among younger generations,\u201d said Leah Pearson, Senior Director, Human Resources at First Onsite. \u201cThis is pushing industries like disaster restoration to level up and play a more direct role in supporting communities and safeguarding the environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Access to health resources continues to be a challenge for many Canadians. More than one-in-five (22%) report not having a primary healthcare provider, a number that climbs above 25 per cent among Gen Z, Millennials, and Gen X. This underscores the growing importance of employer-supported health benefits in filling critical gaps.<\/p>\n Job stability also weighs heavily on Canadians. Over one-third of respondents (35%) worry that geopolitical developments such as trade protectionism or economic nationalism could affect their employment. Concerns are highest among Gen Z (43%) and Millennials (42%), compared to 24 per cent of Boomers.<\/p>\n Concerns about climate-related disruptions are affecting Canadians\u2019 workplace anxiety. Overall, 19 per cent of Canadians worry that climate events could impact their jobs. By generation, the concern is highest among Millennials (26%) and Gen Z (23%), followed by Gen X (17%) and Boomers (12%).<\/p>\n Meanwhile, nearly one-third of Gen Z workers (32%) plan to quit or change jobs in 2025\u2014which is significantly higher than Millennials (20%), Gen X (18%), and Boomers (5%)\u2014highlighting shifting career priorities among younger generations.<\/p>\n Detailed survey findings by age cohort are provided in the table below.<\/p>\nThe planet and its people<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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