An interesting history of origin

AB Zuid-Holland helps employers find employees and job seekers find employers. Originally, "green" was our domain—the agricultural sector. However, AB Zuid-Holland is now active in many different sectors. As a business owner, only one thing matters: the continuity of your company. This was the case in the past as well, which is why small cooperatives were established in the 1960s to provide company caretakers in case of emergencies. Today, these collaborations have merged into AB Zuid-Holland. Our cooperative still pursues the same goal: ensuring continuity in entrepreneurs' business operations.

  • 1955
  • 1959
  • 1997
  • 2005
  • 2024

In the mid-1950s, the Netherlands is experiencing strong economic growth, creating a high demand for labour in many industries. However, the agricultural sector is experiencing mechanisation, which means fewer employees are needed to work the land and look after the animals. Many of these employees are therefore leaving agricultural businesses for work in other sectors.

Due to this change, agricultural businesses are becoming smaller in terms of staffing. The farms are more vulnerable in case of illness, but also the need for labour supply during seasonal peaks increases. Thus, the first farmers' aid society comes into being and the possibility of enlisting help in case of illness and/or death of the entrepreneur arises. Available labour was redistributed in such cases, to relieve members of the association.