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Number of social security benefits marginally higher in 2011
According to the latest figures, 316 thousand social security benefits were granted by the end of last year to individuals under the age of 65 living at home, i.e. 9 thousand more than one year...
Number of job vacancies drops further
At the end of December 2011, there were 123 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 10 thousand fewer than at the end of September. The number of job vacancies fell for the second consecutive quarter.
Employment opportunities social security recipients vary considerably by municipality
Nearly 30 thousand persons living on social security benefits by the end of 2009 managed to find jobs in 2010, i.e. 9 percent of social security recipients. In the category municipalities with 100...
Fewer job vacancies
At the end of September 2011, there were 133 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 4 thousand fewer than at the end of June. The number of job vacancies had grown continuously over the five preceding...
Rise in unemployment, stagnation in participation (Dutch only)
This paper presents information on participation in the labour market of 20-64 year-olds in the Netherlands in 2010. Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
Unemployed more likely to find flexible than permanent job
Slightly fewer employees became unemployed in the third quarter of 2011 than in the same quarter last year. On the other hand, fewer unemployed people found a job.
Fewer income support benefits for young people
New figures show that 314 thousand people younger than 65 years were claiming income support benefit at the end of September 2011.
Slightly more job vacancies
At the end of June 2011, there were 137 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 2 thousand more than at the end of March. The private sector accounted entirely for the increase. The number of job vacancies grew...
Slightly more job vacancies
At the end of June 2011, there were 137 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 2 thousand more than at the end of March. The private sector accounted entirely for the increase.
Number of employed and activities in the various sectors of the Dutch labour market, 1999-2008 (Dutch only)
This publication deals with the activities in the various sectors of the Dutch labour market over the period 1999-2008. Commissioned by the Council for Work and Income.
Interaction between labour market and social security, 2006 and 2008 (Dutch only)
Tables on the employment situation of the potential Dutch labour, in early 2006 and late 2008. Commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
More job vacancies in the private sector
The number of job vacancies has increased marginally. At the end of December, there were 130 thousand job vacancies, i.e. 4 thousand more than at the end of September. The private sector accounted...
Dutch labour market gains momentum
The number of people switching from one job to another typically increases if the economy is booming and declines if the economy is shrinking. In recent years, more people seem prepared to accept new...
More job vacancies in private sector
The number of job vacancies increased marginally. At the end of December, 130 thousand jobs were vacant, i.e. 4 thousand more than at the end of September. The private sector accounted for the...
Participation in the labour market 2009 (Dutch only)
As announced in december 2010. Data on participation in the labour market of 20 - 64 year-olds. Commissioned by: Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
Participation in the labour market 2009 (Dutch only)
At the request of the Ministry of Social Affairs data have been complied on participation in the labour market of 20 - 64 year-olds.
Relatively more women unemployed in the course of time
The economic crisis pushed up unemployment in the Netherlands to 4.8 percent in 2009. This is still very low compared with the towering levels in the 1930s.
Further decrease in job vacancies
After adjustment for seasonal effects, 113 thousand jobs were vacant at the end of March 2010 in the Netherlands, 11 thousand fewer than at the end of December.
From unemployment benefit to a permanent job? People who stopped receiving unemployment benefit in 2006, by labour market dynamics in 2006-2008 (Dutch only)
Paper and erratum. The results in this report are part of a study on people who start and stop claiming unemployment benefit. This report contains figures on people who stopped receiving...
Lower educated people more pessimistic about finding jobs
In the third quarter of 2009, more than 40 thousand people, i.e. 5 thousand more than one year previously, would like to have paid jobs, but were not actively seeking, because they thought their...
Income support benefits continue to rise
The number of income support benefits paid to people younger than 65 years has risen for the third quarter in a row.
Number of job vacancies almost unchanged
After adjusting for seasonal effects, 128 thousands jobs were vacant in the Netherlands by the end of September 2009. This virtually equals the number vacant at the end of June.