Rapid changes in the labour market due to the rise of AI

AI is shaking up the job market: vacancies are down, unemployment slightly up

The labour market is changing rapidly. The number of job vacancies is falling, while unemployment is slightly on the rise. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in shifting jobs and required skills.

According to the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), at the end of June there were just slightly more vacancies (388,500) than unemployed people (386,000). Back in 2022, the gap was much wider. Although the labour market is still considered tight – with over 75% of Dutch people aged 15 to 75 in work – the trend is clear: that tightness is easing.

One key driver behind this shift is technological advancement. Especially AI and automation are causing jobs to disappear or change. This affects not only administrative and creative roles, but even within the IT sector, the number of jobs has dropped by 8,000.

Still, AI also brings opportunities. According to CBS chief economist Peter Hein van Mulligen, the real issues lie elsewhere: “The tightness in the labour market and lagging productivity are now the real challenges – and AI could actually help ease those.”

Those looking to adapt to this new reality would be wise to invest in digital skills. Retraining and upskilling – particularly in IT – are more relevant than ever. The Azure Academy responds to this need with practical, hands-on IT training for both new and existing employees, helping both organisations and jobseekers to move forward with confidence.

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‘Training at the Azure Academy opens up a world of opportunities.’

You get to meet people, expand both your network and your IT knowledge. On top of that, there’s a strong focus on soft skills, and you learn what it’s like to work in the Netherlands and what’s expected of you in a new job. What I appreciate most is that you finish the training with multiple valuable Microsoft certificates in hand. Many companies require those when you apply. That’s why a training at the Azure Academy opens so many doors!
– Yasser

‘Azure Academy has made a big difference for me.’

At Azure Academy, I didn’t just learn theory – I also developed a lot of soft skills. For example, how to handle feedback, understand workplace culture in the Netherlands, and collaborate with fellow students. These are things that have truly helped me.
– Muhammed Ede

‘Azure Academy helped me find a great job – and now I can support others too.’

Before moving from Turkey to the Netherlands, I worked as a civil servant. Because of the language barrier, I decided to retrain – it helped me find work more quickly. The connection with fellow Turkish students was really valuable, and we supported each other.
– Harun Basli

‘I got a job and a network – all thanks to Azure Academy!’

Thanks to the Azure Academy and the internships I completed, I was able to build a strong network within the IT world. Having such a network is essential when you’re looking for a job – especially as a status holder.
– Ramazan Ince

‘We experienced the collaboration with the Azure Academy as very special.’

After a successful internship, we have hired a motivated beginner who now works as a Junior Cloud Engineer for our customers!
– Fujitsu

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