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According to national statistics agency CBS, nearly two-thirds of Dutch companies are suffering from a talent shortage, and most are now adapting to automation.
In April, 64% of companies reported labor shortages. Nearly half, or 30%, of all companies facing talent shortages cite increased automation, such as robotization and AI support, as a key response.
A year ago, most people would instead point to making themselves more attractive to work through higher wages or similar measures.
Large businesses are most likely to automate at 40%, while small businesses are most likely to automate at 20%. Small businesses more often said they were limiting production to match available staff.
The proportion of companies moving towards automation increased compared to the previous year in almost all sectors, with the exception of culture, sports and recreation. The largest increase was in the information and communications sector, reaching 44%, up from 29%. This was also the most common response to shortages in this area.
More than three-quarters of companies said they were taking steps to improve productivity, rising to 85% among large companies. The most commonly cited measures were investing in technology and automation and streamlining work processes.
This figure comes from the Dutch Business Survey, carried out by CBS in collaboration with chamber of commerce KVK, construction research institute EIB, and business associations MKB-Nederland and VNO-NCW.
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