Working in the Netherlands: What You Need to Know
From registering as a freelancer to understanding Dutch work visas and the 2025 crackdown on false self-employment, these guides walk you through everything you need to work legally and confidently in the Netherlands.
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Dutch Labour Market Still Tight as Job Growth Levels Off, UWV Reports
Job growth in the Netherlands is set to slow over the next two years, but staff shortages remain across all regions and sectors. With record-high participation, employers face persistent challenges filling vacancies, UWV’s latest report finds.
More Unemployed Than Job Openings in the Netherlands for the First Time Since 2021
The Dutch labor market saw unemployed people outnumber vacancies for the first time since 2021, with both job numbers and labor market tension falling sharply, according to new CBS data.
One in Three Amsterdammers Face Unwanted Behaviour at Work
Over one in three employees in Amsterdam experienced unwanted behaviour at work in the past year, according to new data from the city’s Department of Research, Information and Statistics (OIS).
Heineken to Restructure Amsterdam HQ, Affecting 400 Jobs
Heineken will restructure its Amsterdam headquarters in 2026, with around 400 jobs affected as part of the company’s new EverGreen 2030 strategy to streamline operations and accelerate digital growth.
Innovation at Risk as Dutch Entrepreneurs Postpone Spending Amid Uncertainty
Dutch entrepreneurs are deferring investment as economic uncertainty spreads across sectors. CBS data show a broad shift to flexibility and cost-cutting. There is a clear risk for innovation and long-term productivity.