The Netherlands currently has more than 1.6 million zzp'ers. It is the fastest growing group of workers in the Dutch labor market, accounting for over 17% of the Dutch working population. Driven by scarcity in the labor market, the call - from the younger generation in particular - for freedom and flexibility, and supported by platform technology, this development only seems to be accelerating. The proposed plans of Karien van Gennip, Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, seem diametrically opposed to this. How will they affect the (flexible) labor market in 2023? Sem Overduin, Public Affairs Officer HeadFirst Group, ventured a prediction at ZiPconomy.
"Until March 15, people in political The Hague will be busy with the Provincial Council elections. Logically, this will be an important moment for the mutual balance of power in The Hague. The CDA that may be decimated and a coalition that has even fewer seats in the Senate? This will have serious consequences for the strength of the current cabinet.
Regardless of the election results, the December 16, 2022 House of Representatives letter created movement. In 2023, there will be a lot of negotiation and debate about how all these plans will be worked out. Bovib needs to be at the right tables to provide input.
Clients will be scratching their heads and wondering what is and especially what is not allowed with regard to hiring self-employed workers. Our members will therefore receive many questions. The Bovib must constantly make the translation between the reality in The Hague and the reality on the work floor. An opportunity for the intermediary branch to develop further and act as a professional interlocutor towards The Hague and our clients."
Are you already familiar with the 3 tracks to restore balance in the current labor market? What do the developments surrounding the zzp dossier mean for you as a client? During the Webinar Week - an initiative of Werf& and ZiPconomy - Business Development Director Paul Oldenburg and Public Affairs Officer Sem Overduin will give a behind-the-scenes look at the House of Representatives and offer insight into what opportunities this leaves for your organization to work successfully and compliantly with freelancers. Sign up here to listen in on Tuesday, February 7 at 11:15 am.