The latest research from Tempo - an end to end hiring platform that uses video, intelligent matching and automation to connect great candidates with temporary and permanent jobs - showed that three in ten millennial workers have, so far, had five or more different jobs in their careers.
More than 2,000 UK employees took part in the poll and it was found that 28% of those between 18 and 34 years of age had already worked at more than five jobs, with the average millennial worker having had 3.4 different jobs. Those in the over 55 years of age bracket had been employed in 5.9 jobs.
The region of Northern Ireland showed that 16% of respondents reported having had ten jobs or more - making that the area where the most job moves took place.
The survey also reveals that millennial workers are striving to progress in their career paths and not just seeking new jobs - with 52% stating that they plan to move within the next two years and 34% hoping to move within the next year. Tempo’s research showed that 64% of under-35 year old workers wish to change sectors - against 39% of 35 - 55 years old workers.
The reasons cited for changing to other jobs was shown to be different according to sexes and generations, with 83% of over 55 years old workers stating salary as one of their top three incentives for changing roles. However, of the millennial workers surveyed, only 67% gave this as one of their top reasons.
Where the sexes were concerned, 46% of women cited flexible working as a priority against 29% of men - 23% of whom gave career progression as important against 15% of women.
Ben Chatfield - CEO and Co-Founder at Tempo - remarked:
“Employers have found it notoriously difficult to understand millennials and their outlook on work. As a consequence, they have struggled to meet their needs. This generation has a different appetite for learning and self-improvement. They don’t see a portfolio career as “job hopping” as older generations might. Instead, change an opportunity to develop key skills and try something new.”
He added:
“There are multiple advantages to have a diverse job background. People who embrace variety are more adaptable, likely to have a range of soft skills, and a wider pool of professional contacts. Employers must realise the opportunity they present and do more to attract them. This means creating a recruitment system that supports a flexible employment structure and enables them to hire at speed.
