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Unemployment at 3.9 percent for fourth month in a row

Between April and June 2018, the number of people aged 15 to 74 in paid employment grew by an average of 17 thousand per month. There were close to 8.8 million people in work in June. The...

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More people in employment

The share of unemployed in the labour force declined by an average 5 thousand per month in the months of March, April and May 2018 to a total of 352 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition)...

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Employment continues to rise

Labour force, April 2018. The number of unemployment dropped by an average 8 thousand per month between Feb. and April to 355 thousand. The unemployment rate (ILO definition) stood at 3.9%; 8.7...

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Unemployment falls below 4 percent

The employed labour force increased in March 2018, unemployment declined. The unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent.

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Number of people in work rising again

The number of 15 to 74-year-olds in paid work was up in 2017 on 2016 at an average of 176 thousand.

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Unemployment continues to fall in January 2018

The number of 15 to 74-year-olds in paid work was on average 176 thousand up on 2016.

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Over 100 thousand fewer unemployed in 2017

The employed labour force (15-74 yrs) increased by 176 thousand in 2017.

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Labour force in Caribbean Netherlands: relatively more people in work

The labour force in the Caribbean differs from that in the Netherlands in a number of respects: relatively more people in the Caribbean (15- 74 years) are employed, and relatively more of them work...

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Cautious recovery labour market in second quarter

Statistics Netherlands announced today that the Dutch labour market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2014.

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More older employees on permanent contracts

Between 2001 and 2013, the share of employees in the employed labour force was reduced from 88 to 85 percent, but the share increased among over-55s

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More than half a million people have two jobs

Last year, the number of second job holders included in the employed labour force has risen marginally to 544 thousand. On average, people holding two jobs work two hours more each week than those...

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Two thirds unemployed because jobs were axed or temporary contract expired

In the second quarter of 2013, the employed labour force was reduced by more than 150 thousand relative to the first quarter. For two thirds the main reason for unemployment was that their jobs were...

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Unemployment further up

According to the latest figures published by Statistics Netherlands, seasonally adjusted unemployment grew by 16 thousand in June 2013 to reach 675 thousand.

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Unemployment rises further in May

Unemployment in the Netherlands rose by 9 thousand in May, to 659 thousand persons.

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Average age labour force more than 5 years up within two decades

The average age in the employed labour force has risen further to 41.4 years in 2012, i.e. more than five years higher than in 1990. Employees are on average younger than self-employed, but they age...

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More male part-timers

The number of male part-timers is growing. Early 2001, 12 percent of men were working on a part-time basis, versus 17 percent in the third quarter of 2012.

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Fewer employees with permanent contract

The composition of the employed labour force in the Netherlands has changed in the last ten years. It now comprises fewer employees with a permanent position, but more with flexible contracts and...

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Employed labour force is ageing

The average age in the employed labour force has risen further in 2011 to just over 41 versus 36 in the early 1990s. Men in their fifties for the first time outnumbered men in their thirties.

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Diversity in youth policy monitor, follow-up measurement (Dutch only)

Tables that reflect the living conditions and the use of facilities by native Dutch and immigrant youth in the family, school, leisure and employment and the diversity of personnel in the youth...

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Average weekly working hours hardly changed in recent years

The employed labour force in the Netherlands comprised nearly 7.4 million people in 2010. On average, they worked 34.4 hours a week versus 36.7 hours in 1996.

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Poor chances on the job market for chronic patients

Only 7 percent of unemployed chronic patients in 2008 had managed to find jobs one year later.

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Large differences in purchasing power developments between common occupations

The purchasing power of the employed labour force in the Netherlands rose by 2.5 percent in 2009. This is larger than the increase in 2008.

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Fewer employees with a permanent contract

In the third quarter of 2010, some 5.7 million employees in the Netherlands had a permanent employment contract. This is 111 thousand, or 1.9 percent, fewer than twelve months previously.

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Trade union membership slightly down in 2010

In 2010 the unions had 1.87 million members, 17 thousand fewer than in 2009. Union membership has remained fairly stable over the last 15 years.

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Fewer temp agency workers in manufacturing in particular in 2009

The employed labour force in the Netherlands included an average 156 thousand temp agency workers in 2009, 41 thousand fewer than in the previous year. This was the largest year-on-year decrease...

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