
Increase in work hours and turnover rate
A report released by The Federation of Private Employment Agencies (Algemene Bond Uitzendondernemingen, ABU) revealed during the period between August and September (weeks 33-36) this year, the total amount of work hours increased by 8% and turnover grew by 7%, in comparison with the same period in 2013.
Several sectors such as administrative, industrial and technical saw a significant increase in work hours and turnover rate. The administrative sector’s work hours and turnover increased by 6%. Hours in the industrial sector grew by 8% and turnover shot up by 7%.
The technical sector saw the greatest increase in its work hours and turnover percentage during this period. The amount of work hours in the sector increased 15% compared to last year while turnover grew by 13%.