Netherlands Working Conditions Survey

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How is your work? Are you satisfied? What could be improved? Have you ever had an accident at work? Or have you ever experienced undesirable behaviour in the workplace?

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and TNO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, are conducting research into working conditions. This research is called the Netherlands Working Conditions Survey (NWCS, Dutch: NEA). We aim to gain insight into how individuals experience their work, with key topics including safe and healthy working conditions.

To read the invitation letter in English, click here: Invitation letter NWCS.

How to participate

Have you received an invitation to participate in this survey? You can log in using your username and password to begin immediately. Click on: NWCS.

Would you first like to know more about this survey? Then read on.

What is the purpose of this survey?

With your help, we will gain a clear picture of work conditions in the Netherlands. The results are used by:

  • the government
  • employers and trade unions
  • companies and institutions
  • the media

This enables us to work together to improve working conditions.

Why have I been selected to take part?

Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has randomly selected a small number of people from the Policy Administration. This register contains data on jobs. We link addresses from the Personal Records Database (BRP) to this data. The BRP contains the names and addresses of all residents of the Netherlands. The addresses of the people we invite are spread throughout the country. Not every resident can be involved in this survey. This means your participation is very important: you represent a large number of other people from your sector.

Your data are safe

CBS handles your data with the utmost care. Your personal data will not be linked to your answers. You can read about how we handle your data on the following web page: Privacy.

Reward

By completing the NWCS, you may receive one of the 25 available Apple Watches or VVV gift cards worth €300. You will see immediately whether you are winner at the end of the questionnaire. If so, you will be contacted shortly thereafter. The letter you received from CBS states the date up to which you can participate in this survey.

The winners will be selected at random. This means that specific personal characteristics are not taken into account in the draw.

Do you want to know more about the general reward policy of CBS? Click on: Rewards.

Results

You can find results from previous research below under ‘Relevant links’.

Contact us

If you would like to get in touch with CBS, click on: CBS Contact Center.

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