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Labour Stays Tight Despite Slight Unemployment Drop

Paolo Maria Pavan

Unemployment ticked down to 4.0%, but mismatched candidates keep hiring slow. Expect wage pressure and pricier temp labor from July 2026.

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Apr 17, 2026

Burnout rises as focus work concentrates

Paolo Maria Pavan

High-attention tasks are concentrated in fewer roles while burnout climbs. Cut meetings and admin from specialist time to protect output.

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Apr 16, 2026

Wage pressure slows, margins still tighten

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch CAO wages rose 4.5% in Q1 2026. Real wages and labour costs still climb fast, squeezing margins unless prices, staffing or output change.

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Apr 6, 2026

The labor market is shrinking permanently

Paolo Maria Pavan

Over 800,000 workers are out due to illness in the Netherlands. SMEs must treat employee health as a core operational risk.

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Mar 21, 2026

Unemployment up, hiring still tight

Paolo Maria Pavan

Unemployment in the Netherlands hit 4.1% in 2026, yet vacancies remain high. SMEs face a growing skills mismatch, hiring delays, and rising labor costs.

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Mar 20, 2026

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