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Collectively negotiated wage 1.2 percent up in third quarter
In the third quarter of 2013, collectively negotiated wages were raised by 1.2 percent relative to the third quarter last year. The increase is smaller than in the previous quarters and also well...
Producer confidence increases again
Producer confidence among Dutch manufacturers has increased again in December 2018.
Manufacturing output prices almost 5 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were almost 5 percent up in September 2018 year-on-year.
Manufacturing output prices over 5 percent up
Prices of Dutch-manufactured products were over 5 percent up in August 2018 year-on-year.
Job vacancies remain at record level
The number of job vacancies in the Netherlands remains high.
Manufacturing industry less optimistic
Dutch manufacturing companies are still in a positive mood in May. They are considerably less optimistic than in previous months, however. This is mainly because they are less positive about future...
Dutch government guarantor for 46 billion euros worth of loans
By the end of 2013 the Dutch government provided for 46 billion euros worth of debt guarantees for loans. Nearly 39 billion euros of these debt guarantees > were made available by the central...
Sickness absence rate up slightly in 2009
The sickness absence rate among Dutch employees was 4.6 percent on average in the fourth quarter of 2009. This is slightly higher than in the same quarter in 2008, when it was 4.4 percent.
Economic situation remains stable
The economic situation at the end of April has hardly changed compared with the end of March. Improvements and deteriorations almost cancelled each other out. The heart of the scatter in the Business...
consumers getting fewer haircuts
Dutch consumers had their hair done less often or opted for cheaper hairdressers, products or treatment in the third quarter than in the previous quarter. This is the third quarter in a row that this...
More goods carried by inland waterways in 2014 but hardly or no turnover growth
The carriage of goods by inland waterways has risen by 3 percent last year. Total turnover increased, but has as yet not reached the pre-recession level.
Economic situation more favourable
The economic situation has improved further at the end of December relative to the end of November.
Slight rise in energy prices
An average Dutch households paid 1.5 percent more for its gas and electricity in January 2008 than in the previous month.
Dutch youngsters often work evenings and weekends
Nearly six out of ten Dutch employees worked irregular hours in 2008. Relatively more men than women, and more young than older employees had irregular working hours.
Jobs in health care demanding, but also rewarding
People working in the health care and welfare sector think their jobs are physically and emotionally demanding. They are nevertheless more than averagely pleased with their jobs.