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Why the Dutch IT market is facing a talent shortage

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The Dutch IT market is currently facing a scarcity of skilled employees. This scarcity is expected to continue or even increase in the future, due to a number of factors. The main factors are:


  • Rapid growth of the Dutch economy: The Dutch economy has been growing rapidly in recent years, and this has led to an increased demand for IT services. As a result, there is a shortage of skilled IT professionals, as there are not enough people with the necessary skills and qualifications to meet the demand.

  • Aging population: With a large number of experienced IT professionals nearing retirement age, there will be fewer experienced workers available in the future. This is a trend that is likely to continue in the coming years and will add to the scarcity of IT employees in the Netherlands.

  • COVID-19 pandemic effects. The pandemic has led to an increase in remote work and this has led to an increase in demand for IT support and infrastructure. This trend will likely continue in the coming years, as hybrid teams and remote work have become mainstream. The COVID-19 pandemic has also led to a shift towards digitalization in various industries. This will lead to an increased demand for IT professionals who can help companies digitize their operations.



The current state of the economy, an aging population and the effects of COVID-19 have led to a shortage of skilled IT professionals, as the number of people with the necessary skills and qualifications to meet the demand is not sufficient. The Dutch IT market is facing a scarcity of skilled employees and many companies in the Netherlands are focusing on finding senior IT talent in the local market. However, this approach may not be the most effective strategy given the current scarcity issue.


The IT industry has had a history of remote work, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that remote work is a viable model even outside of the IT industry. The global pandemic has served as a test of remote work and it has been successful, as economies continued to function while the entire world was forced to work from home. By acknowledging this, companies should feel more confident in looking beyond their borders to find remote talent they need. Companies that are only searching for hard-to-find senior IT talent within the Netherlands are missing out on a much larger talent pool available globally. It is an opportune time for companies to hire remote workers from abroad to supplement their understaffed teams.


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