Sickness absenteeism in the Netherlands dropped to 4.7% in May, though it remains at a higher level than in previous years. Data from occupational health services ArboNed and HumanCapitalCare indicates that while fewer people are falling ill, those who do are staying away from work for increasingly longer periods.
Extreme weather in the Netherlands caused over 155 million euros in insured damage in 2025, which is approximately half the amount recorded the previous year. According to the Dutch Association of Insurers, storms were the largest source of damage at over 60 million euros, followed by hail at approximately 50 million euros.
The Haarlem city council expects to pay approximately 400,000 euros less in back taxes than originally budgeted for misclassified self-employed workers. The city had initially set aside 600,000 euros to settle claims from the Tax Authority regarding contractors who did not meet the legal criteria for self-employment.
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira, the former CEO of JDE Peet's, as its next Chairman and CEO starting October 1, 2026. Oliveira will lead the Dutch brewing company following his previous experience managing brands like Douwe Egberts.
Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira as the company's new top executive. The announcement signals a key leadership transition for the Amsterdam-based brewing giant.