Lower Unemployment Does Not End the Staffing Squeeze Jul 23, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan The Dutch labour market is cooling, but small employers still face limited skills, rising labour costs and pressure on usable working hours. CBS MARKET PULSE Netherlands labour market Payroll costs UWV recruitment small employers unemployment workforce planning zzp Read more
Dutch Household Income Rises, But Customers Stay Careful Jul 3, 2026 Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch households have more real income on paper, but small firms still need to test demand against volume, margin, payroll, debt, and cash timing. CBS MARKET PULSE cash flow consumer demand household income mixed income mortgage debt retail wages zzp Read more
