The total amount of hours worked by temporary workers in the Netherlands grew by 6% in period 3 (weeks 13-16), compared to the same period last year, according to the Dutch Federation of Private Employment Agencies (ABU).

ABU divides the year into four-week periods reported, with the 3rd period the most recently ended. This period had an equal amount of workable days compared to the same period last year, so no correction was applied.

 Temporary workers in the administrative sector decreased 2% in hours worked in comparison to the same period last year and turnover decreased 3%. Hours worked by temporary workers in the industrial sector increased 11% and turnover increased 13% compared to the same period last year. Furthermore, the amount of worked hours in the technical sector increased 10% and turnover grew 9%.