According to the Dutch Federation of Private Employment Agencies (ABU), hours worked by temporary workers increased by 7% and turnover grew by 8% in period 8 (weeks 29 – 32) compared to the same period last year.

ABU divides the year into four-week periods, with the 8th period the most recently ended. 

Temporary workers in the administrative sector increased hours by 10% and turnover grew 8% in comparison to the same period in 2015. Hours in the industrial sector increased 7% and turnover increased 9% compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, the amount of worked hours in the technical sector decreased 2% and turnover increased 3%.