Netherlands

While growth in 2022 was 3.7%, uncertainty about the global economy is forecasted to reduce GDP to 1.3% in 2024. The Dutch labor market remains relatively. The ...

[Bubty](http://bubty.com/) describes a next evolution of the freelance economy in The Netherlands and elsewhere. Corporates are more interested in benefiting from freelance access, expertise, and the speed of on-boarding and time to productivity. The freelance market in the Netherlands is competitive, and hiring managers face a war on talent to secure the best candidates. The freelance revolution is growing for both economic and deep cultural reasons. Out of 9.6m people working in the Netherlands 1.6m are freelancing. It’s a broader trend: people want freedom and flexibility and are re-prioritizing the role of work. There is a slow shift towards prioritizing quality, as businesses recognize the importance of attracting top talent to drive success.” It's not a trend, it's not the future, it's happening now. According to the OECD, the Dutch economy is expected to grow at pre-pandemic rates supporting a strong freelance performance in many areas, as hiring remains tight. "This year there is a peak in the number of freelancers in The Netherlands. The unemployment rate is forecast to pick up further, from 3.7% in 2022 to 4.3% in 2023 and 2024. “As a top tech hub, The Netherlands has always been open to innovation and change.