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A Cooler Housing Market Still Raises the Cost of Hiring

Sep 24, 2026 Real Estate

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch house-price growth is slowing, but rents and local affordability still influence recruitment, retention and the real cost of business locations.

Dutch housing market REAL ESTATE labour costs recruitment small business

Pay Transparency Starts Where Small Employers Set the Salary

Sep 4, 2026 Compliance

Paolo Maria Pavan

The pending Dutch pay transparency bill will reach beyond formal reporting. Small employers should connect recruitment, job grading, salary decisions and payroll records.

COMPLIANCE Dutch employment law equal pay job grading pay transparency payroll recruitment

Falling Unemployment Will Not Solve the Dutch Capacity Squeeze

Jul 21, 2026 Market Pulse

Paolo Maria Pavan

Dutch unemployment is falling, but suitable staff and affordable hours remain scarce. Check capacity, labour costs, payroll and cash before hiring.

CBS MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market Paolo Maria Pavan Payroll costs UWV recruitment small employers unemployment workforce planning zzp

Dutch Non-Competes May Soon Carry a Real Price

Jun 30, 2026 Human Resources

Dutch non-compete clauses may soon require compensation, a one-year cap, and a defined area. Employers should review contracts and evidence now.

GOVERNANCE HR HUMAN RESOURCES Linda Pavan Netherlands SME employment contracts labour law non-compete payroll recruitment