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19 February 2026

Employment outlook in the Netherlands surprisingly positive

In the third quarter of this year, 30% of employers in the Netherlands expect to expand their current workforce. This is according to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS), a survey conducted by ManpowerGroup in 41 countries and regions among more than 39,449 employers, including 524 in the Netherlands.
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19 February 2026

Gen Z most likely to leave current job within six months

Almost half of Gen Z in the Netherlands are considering quitting their jobs within six months, according to ManpowerGroup's Global Talent Barometer. Nevertheless, the Netherlands scores relatively high on job satisfaction within Europe (67%). ManpowerGroup calls on employers to better respond to the needs of young talent.
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19 February 2026

Major shortages loom in aviation and defence sectors: international report reveals structural challenges in the labour market

The Netherlands and other countries are investing heavily in aviation and defence capabilities, but structural shortages of technical and specialist personnel are threatening the feasibility of defence plans. This is evident from an international report by ManpowerGroup that maps the labour market dynamics in the Aerospace & Defence sector in 17 countries: Global Insights Aerospace & Defence World of Work 2025 Outlook.
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19 February 2026

Employment outlook in the Netherlands remains positive

More than a quarter of employers in the Netherlands (28%) expect to hire more staff in the last quarter of 2025. This is according to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS), a survey conducted by ManpowerGroup in 41 countries among 39,449 employers, including 524 in the Netherlands. Although the employment outlook remains positive, it has declined by two percentage points compared to Q3 2025 and by the same amount compared to the last quarter of 2024.
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19 February 2026

The Netherlands has the strongest employment outlook in Europe

In the first quarter of 2026, no less than 36 per cent of employers expect to hire more staff. This gives the Netherlands the highest employment outlook in Europe. This is an increase of eight percentage points compared to Q4 2025 and six percentage points higher than in the same period last year.
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19 February 2026

Employees are on the move: more than half are looking for another job

More and more Dutch employees are cautiously looking beyond their current jobs. More than half (53%) are actively exploring new opportunities, mainly driven by the desire for higher income growth and better career prospects. At the same time, a significant group feels uncertain: 29 per cent expect to lose their job in the short term. This is according to the Global Talent Barometer from ManpowerGroup Netherlands. Although average job satisfaction remains stable at 67 per cent, the results clearly show that the risk of turnover and dropout is not widespread, but is mainly concentrated among specific groups in the labour market.
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