Flu thermometer.

Workers on permanent contracts take more sick days

Dutch women work part-time even in their 20s with no kids

Foreign firms created 11,000 new jobs last year

Flexible and short-term contracts drive rise in job vacancies

Trade union calls for flexible retirement age to protect labourers

Teurneuzen aims to be first Dutch town to carry out basic income trial

Salary slips will show a slight increase for most staff this year

Action urged to help 66,000 youngsters with no job or qualifications

Dutch salaries rise 1.9%, biggest increase in seven years

Minister does u-turn on health checks for some over-50s on benefits