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From Resume to Impact

Labour Market & Trends
18 May 2026
Natasja Spooren-Wassenaar

From resume to impact: a more focused intake process, objective selection, and a strong candidate experience lead to better matches.

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Network capacity as a service in an MSP approach

Labour Market & Trends
15 May 2026
Natasja Spooren-Wassenaar

MSP treats the network as a delivery capability: active maintenance, segmentation, and predictable, reliable market access.

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The self-employed market shrinks in the first quarter of 2026; AI expertise is rapidly becoming the new standard

Labour Market & Trends
30 Apr 2026
Natasja Spooren-Wassenaar

The freelance market is shrinking by 12%, while AI expertise is rapidly becoming the new standard in job assignments.

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AI dominates the skills landscape: what does this mean for hiring independent IT professionals?

Labour Market & Trends
17 Apr 2026
Iris de Haes

AI skills are growing at an explosive rate; external IT professionals are crucial for innovation and flexible hiring strategies.

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Normalization of the IT labor market: from scarcity to stability

Labour Market & Trends
15 Apr 2026
Iris de Haes

The ICT job market is shifting toward stability: moderate growth and a greater focus on strategy and retention.

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Enforcement of rules against bogus self-employment makes it harder for six in ten self-employed workers to secure assignments

Labour Market & Trends
8 Apr 2026
Natasja Spooren-Wassenaar

Crackdowns on bogus self-employment are reducing the number of assignments; self-employed workers lack clarity, and confidence in the policy remains low

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