OfferZen, the developer jobs marketplace, recently released its 2023 Netherlands Developer Hiring Trends report. Based on a survey of local developers, the data-driven report found that over 50% of developers say they won’t apply to job adverts without upfront salary information.
“In a highly competitive market, hiring managers are losing out on top tech talent due to the lack of transparency around pay and compensation. Upfront information about salary, perks and
non-monetary benefits can help accelerate recruitment processes, resulting in faster time to hire,” says Philip Joubert, Co-founder and CEO at OfferZen.
1 in 3 developers are looking to change jobs in the next year
The Netherlands appears to have avoided the mass tech layoffs seen in the US and elsewhere in Europe over the last year. OfferZen’s data shows that 1 in 3 developers, however, are either hoping to move jobs within the next year or are already looking, despite 40% of developers having been in their roles for less than a year.
For companies still hiring, this means there are high-quality tech talent on the market. To retain existing talent, however, companies should ensure they have clearly mapped out growth plans for developers.
“If you want to retain the developers, you need to provide them with opportunities for growth. Our data shows us this often means good earning potential, challenging projects and access to mentorship,” added Joubert.
Despite the ability to work remotely, developers stay local
Retention strategies should focus on developer well-being and work-life balance. The Netherlands already has this covered: The Flexible Working Act now requires that employers in the Netherlands have a good reason to refuse a request to work from home.
This also shows in remote policies: according to OfferZen’s data, the majority of developers in the Netherlands have the option to work remotely and over 50% have the option to work internationally.
Despite this, most developers in the Netherlands prefer to stay local: over 50% live in the same city where their company is based.
While remote work options has become the norm in the Netherlands, hybrid is both the most
popular and most common work set-up. Over 60% of developers prefer the option and are working in this setup.
“There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the Dutch tech industry. Tech companies with solid business models are still growing and developers have plenty of exciting job opportunities. We hope these insights help employers come up with more informed workplace policies, and to set up an attractive work environment that retains their developers,” says Joubert.
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