More than a quarter (26.7%) of young workers (aged 16-34) would like to change jobs between eight and 12 times during their working lives, according to research from recruitment solutions provider hyphen.

Meanwhile, more than a third of 45-54-year-olds (39%) and the 55+ age group (34.4%) would prefer a maximum of four jobs.

Zain Wadee, managing director at hyphen, says: “Our research shows that it is time for employers to acknowledge the job for life is dead and turn their focus to engaging and retaining their employees.”