Netherlands Workforce Shifts Toward Flexibility

The Netherlands is undergoing a major labor shift, with flexible contracts like on-call and temp gigs surging by 63,000 in just three months—driven by government crackdowns on misclassified freelancers. As self-employed workers vanish in droves (88,000 fewer), businesses pivot to temporary hires for the same adaptability, even as permanent roles grow. Economists argue this isn’t a sign of economic weakness, but a reflection of employers’ need for flexibility—and the harsh reality? These flexible workers are often the first to go when times get tough. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e7a7cd22021b537