Publications
Contextanalyse arbeidsmarkt
Persistent labour shortages have shifted attention towards productivity growth.
2026-34
Closing Europe’s Skills Gap: Sector-Specific Lessons for EU Skills Policy
Skill shortages are now a structural challenge for European competitiveness. This policy brief draws on a survey of 4,409 businesses in four countries. It shows that firms need combinations of strategies to help mitigate skill shortages.
2026-82
Posting of workers in the road freight transport sector
This thematic report examines the scale, characteristics, and impact of posting in European road transport.
2026-26
Posted workers to and from the Netherlands; Facts and figures
This country report outlines the scale, characteristics, and impact of intra-EU posting to and from the Netherlands.
2025-184
The causal effect of paternity leave on the gender earnings gap: evidence from the Netherlands
This paper analyses the causal impact of paternity leave on the household income shares of mothers. We conclude that that paternity leave does not improve the mother’s income share and, in that sense, does not reduces the gender earnings gap.
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Dutch labour market shortages and potential labour supply from Africa and the Middle East: is there a match?
The Netherlands and many other EU countries increasingly face labour market shortages, while around one third of young people in countries near Europe are unemployed. Is there a potential match between demand and supply?
2019-24
Continuing to work longer with an occupational disability
Given the expected developments in health status, the employment rate of people aged 55 and over can and will increase further until the year 2030.
2016-89
Process evaluation of the Teachers Development Fund in the Netherlands
The Teachers Development Fund (in Dutch; LOF) offers teachers in primary and secondary education the opportunity to improve education by implementing their own innovative ideas. What are their experiences with LOF?
2016-83
Quick scan 4 – Evaluation of sector plans
SEO and ecbo perform the monitoring and evaluation of the Regeling Cofinanciering Sectorplannen (scheme for co-financing of sector plans). This fourth quick scan assesses the progress of the planned measures.
2016-82
Effects of a Master’s programme on teachers and their environment
Following a Master's programme significantly increases the professional knowledge of teachers.
2016-80