Overijssel faces a major challenge: more work, but few additional workers
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The province of Overijssel faces a major challenge on the labour market in the coming years. There is more and more work, but the number of available workers is barely growing. This means that many companies find it difficult to find staff.
For many organisations in the region, this is a worrying situation. Companies in engineering, healthcare and industry already have vacancies that remain open for a long time. Because few new people are entering the market, they are not always able to carry out their work on time. The growth of the regional economy may also be slowed as a result.
To address the staff shortage, employers and governments are looking for possible solutions. These include training programmes that better match the needs of businesses, and attracting people who are not currently working. There is also consideration being given to keeping older workers in employment for longer. It is not yet clear which measures will have the greatest effect.
Developments in Overijssel show that the labour market in the Netherlands is under pressure in many places. For residents of the province, this may mean that there are more opportunities to find work, but that the pressure on existing workers is also increasing. In the coming period, it will need to become clear whether the measures taken are sufficient.
Sources: Head Topics
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