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Wolters Kluwer survey reveals key drivers of job satisfaction among Dutch accounting professionals
HOEVELAKEN, Netherlands, August 06, 2025--Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Netherlands today released the results of its latest survey, "Work Pressure or Job Satisfaction?", offering a revealing look into what drives happiness—and frustration—among accounting professionals in the Netherlands. The survey, conducted in May 2025, gathered insights from professionals across a range of roles and firm sizes, providing a snapshot of the sector’s evolving expectations and challenges.
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