van der Graaf, Amber
Netherlands: Latest developments in working life Q4 2019
16 Μάρτιος 2020
A new draft law on the working conditions and pay solo self-employed workers and progress on climate action are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Nethe...
Netherlands: Latest developments in working life Q3 2019
29 Νοέμβριος 2019
The need to increase the diversity of the Dutch labour market to tackle labour shortages and challenges in the construction and healthcare sectors are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the third quarter of 2019.
Netherlands: Latest developments in working life Q2 2019
28 Αύγουστος 2019
Agreement reached on a new national pension system after nine years of debate and a new package of laws to make the labour market more dynamic are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the second quarter of 2019.
Netherlands: Latest developments in working life Q1 2019
20 Μάιος 2019
Paternity leave for fathers, uncertainty around the National Climate Accord and ongoing discussions relating to pension reforms are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2019.
Netherlands: Latest working life developments Q4 2018
11 Μάρτιος 2019
Moves to make the Dutch labour market more balanced and new efforts to encourage people with disabilities to enter the workplace are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Netherlands: Latest working life developments Q3 2018
20 Νοέμβριος 2018
A new law on extending parental leave for partners, new measures to better support people with disabilities who wish to study or work, and a series of strikes over working conditions are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the third quarter of 2018.
Netherlands: latest working life developments Q2 2018
18 Σεπτέμβριος 2018
New policies to improve work–life balance and a rise in permanent contracts are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the second quarter of 2018.
Netherlands: Latest working life developments – Q1 2018
31 Μάιος 2018
New proposals for workers with disabilities, possible changes to rules on dismissals, and reform of the supplementary pension system are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2018.
Quality of life in Europe: Trends 2003‑2012
04 Φεβρουάριος 2014
Eurofound has conducted the European Quality of Life Survey EQLS) in 2003, 2007 and 2011. This report compares the results from the three waves to provide evidence of trends and change in the quality of life of Europeans over a decade. It a...
More and better jobs in home-care services
10 Σεπτέμβριος 2013
As Europe’s population ages, the number of adults needing long-term care is increasing. There are, however, persistent labour shortages in the health and social care sector; well-qualified staff are particularly lacking. At a time when unemployment across much of Europe is high, this study considers how this pool of surplus labour might be used to solve the care sector’s labour shortage, and how people might be encouraged to work long term in a sector that has consistently high levels of staff turnover. The study examines a total of 30 case studies across 10 EU Member States, analysing initiatives that were successful in either creating more jobs in the sector, or improving the quality of its jobs, with the dual aim of attracting new recruits and retaining existing staff.