Executive
Summary

Executive Summary

Net Employment Outlook
in The Netherlands

Calculated by subtracting employers planning reductions vs. those planning to hire.

Increased by +4% YoY (Q3 2022: 35%)
increased by +7% Q0Q (Q2 2023: 32%)

Talent Scarcity

Employers who say they are struggling to find talent with the skills they need.

Increased to 73%,
reaching a 17-year high

Highest Hiring Demand

Dutch hiring plans are looking optimistic…

Organizations anticipate a very strong hiring climate in the Netherlands during July to September 2023 with a Net Employment Outlook (NEO) of 39 percentage points.

…as they have been throughout the year

Compared to the previous quarter, Dutch organizations anticipate the NEO to strengthen by 7 percentage points, and to strengthen by 4 points compared to the third quarter of 2022.

The Netherlands ranks first in the region for its employment outlook, 19 points above the European average.

The NEO in all 9 Dutch sectors shows organizations expect an increase in staffing levels…

The NEO in all 9 Dutch sectors shows organizations expect an increase in
staffing levels from July to September
2023.

…overall, the Dutch economy looks steady

Compared to the second quarter of 2023, hiring climates have strengthened in 5 of 9 sectors, and weakened in 4 sectors.

Compared to Q3 2022, hiring markets have weakened in 4 of 8 sectors, strengthened in 4, and seen no change in one sector.

Both Convenience and Enterprise companies foresee a staffing increase…

Each of the organization sizes expect an increase in staffing levels in the upcoming quarter.

Since the previous quarter, staffing environments have strengthened in the smaller companies and slightly weakened in enterprises.

Similarly, since the third quarter of 2022, hiring markets have strengthened in the smaller companies and slightly weakened in enterprises.

… throughout each of the four Dutch regions

Dutch hiring managers in all 4 regions expect an increase in staffing levels from July to September 2023. Since Q2 2023, staffing environments have strengthened in 2 of 4 regions and weakened in 2 regions. Looking back to this quarter last year, staffing climates have strengthened in 3 of 4 regions, and stayed stable in one region.