Exploring multiple job holding and its consequences for health and work participation

Multiple-job holding is not a type of precarious employment: letter

We are writing in regards to the review by Koranyi et al (1) on precarious employment and occupational accidents and injuries. In the review, multiple-job holding was classified as a type of precarious employment. In this letter, we argue multiple-job holding should not be considered a type of precarious employment and that multiple-job holders...

Health differences between multiple and single job holders in precarious employment in the Netherlands: A cross-sectional study among Dutch workers

Introduction Precarious employment is associated with poor health. Among employees in precarious employment, those with multiple jobs may face additional health risks, e.g. due to combining work schedules and job roles. Our research question is: do differences in health exist between multiple and single job holders in precarious employment?...

Combineren van banen: meer of minder zekerheid op werk en economische zelfstandigheid?

Ongeveer 7,4 procent van de werkenden in Nederland combineert meerdere betaalde banen (multi-jobben). Er is echter weinig bekend over de samenhang tussen multi-jobben en werk- en inkomenszekerheid. Is het een goede strategie, of juist niet? Om dit te onderzoeken zijn de gegevens van 20 535 deelnemers aan de Nationale Enquête...

Dynamiek op de Nederlandse arbeidsmarkt: de focus op zekerheid

Veel werkenden ervaren onzekerheid over hun werk en inkomen, met name zzp’ers en werknemers met een flexibele baan. Wat zijn de oorzaken en de gevolgen deze onzekerheid? Hoe zeker zijn werkenden over hun werk en inkomen in Nederland? Hoe gaan flexibele werknemers en zzp’ers om met werk- en inkomensonzekerheden? Wat zijn oorzaken van deze...

Distinguishing groups and exploring health differences among multiple job holders aged 45 years and older

Purpose To identify distinct groups of older multiple job holders and to explore health differences between these groups. Methods We selected respondents from STREAM, a Dutch cohort study among persons aged 45 years and older, who reported having multiple jobs (N = 702). We applied latent class analysis to identify groups of multiple job holders...

Stream newsletter: Study on Transitions in Employment, Ability and Motivation

What is STREAM? STREAM is a longitudinal study with annual measurements among persons aged 45- 64 in the Netherlands. Participants fill in an online questionnaire on topics such as: health, work, knowledge and skills, social circumstances, and financial situation. More than 12,000 employees, 1,000 self-employed persons, and 2,000 non-employed...

Study on transitions in employment, ability and motivation (STREAM): technological report (2010-2017)

The workforce in the Netherlands is ageing, and a shortage of workers is expected in upcoming years because fewer young people enter the labour market and a large number of baby boomers will retire. The rising ratio of retired elderly to the active working population puts pressure on public finances, and causes tension in the solidarity between...

Study on transitions in employment, ability and motivation (STREAM): methodologisch rapport (2010-2017)

Met de vergrijzing en de ontgroening van de Nederlandse beroepsbevolking neemt het belang van arbeidsparticipatie van ouderen (45+) toe. Ondanks toename van de gemiddelde pensioenleeftijd de afgelopen jaren, verlaat nog steeds een groot deel van de werknemers ruim voor de pensioengerechtigde leeftijd het arbeidsproces. Daarnaast participeert een...

Experiences with multiple job holding: a qualitative study among Dutch older workers

Background. Multiple job holding (MJH) is a common and growing phenomenon in many countries. Little is known about experiences with MJH among older workers. The objective of the present study is to gain insight in experiences with MJH among Dutch workers aged 45 years and older. Methods. Multiple job holders were selected from the Study on...

The longitudinal association between multiple job holding and long-term sickness absence among Danish employees: an explorative study using register-based data

Purpose: Multiple job holding (MJH) is common in many countries, but little is known about its (health) consequences. Our aim is to explore the longitudinal association between MJH and long-term sickness absence (LTSA) among Danish employees. Methods: We included employees (N = 8968) who participated in the Danish Work Environment Cohort Study ...

Predictors of transitions from single to multiple job holding: Results of a longitudinal study among employees aged 45-64 in the Netherlands

Objectives: To construct prediction models for transitions to combination multiple job holding (MJH) (multiple jobs as an employee) and hybrid MJH (being an employee and self-employed), among employees aged 45-64. Methods: A total of 5187 employees in the Netherlands completed online questionnaires annually between 2010 and 2013. We applied...

Study on transitions in employment, ability and motivation (STREAM): technical report (2010-2016)

The workforce in the Netherlands is ageing, and a shortage of workers is expected in upcoming years because fewer young people enter the labour market and a large number of baby boomers will retire (1). The rising ratio of retired elderly to the active working population puts pressure on public finances, and causes tension in the solidarity...

Predicting transitions from single to multiple job holding among older workers