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Competitiveness and the Future of the Dutch Labour Market

Webinar
Date15 April 2026
Time12:00
LocationOnline

The Dutch labour market is under pressure and undergoing rapid change. New legislation, shifting economic conditions and structural labour shortages mean that companies must increasingly take a strategic approach to talent, productivity and flexibility.

During this concise 30-minute webinar, we will discuss the key developments shaping the competitiveness of the Netherlands and the future of its labour market. What do the latest figures tell us? Which new regulations are on the horizon? And how does the Netherlands compare with other European economies?

What to expect

During this webinar, we will address topics including:

  • The current state of the Dutch labour market
    An overview of the latest developments, including labour productivity and structural trends.
  • New legislation and regulatory developments
    Which new rules will directly affect the Dutch labour market? We will discuss, among others: The act on more security for flexible workers Act, the VBAR bill (Clarification of the Assessment of Employment Relationships), the EU Pay Transparency Directive
  • Government policy and labour market developments
    A factual analysis of the coalition agreement and the policy direction of the new government, and the potential impact on the labour market.
  • The Netherlands in a European perspective
    How does the Dutch labour market perform compared to other European economies such as Germany, Belgium, France and Poland? Using Eurostat data, we will examine key indicators and trends.

The speakers during the webinar are:

  • Girbien de Bruin, Director Industry & Logistics at Tempo-Team
  • Mark Poort, Director Social & Public Affairs at Randstad Group Netherlands

 

Time: 15 April 2026 at 12:00 – 12:30 CET.

The webinar will be held in English.

The registration information is coming soon.

Katerina Veliskova

Head of Marketing

k.veliskova@hidc.nl

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