OPORTO 29th&30th october 2013

BelgiumBelgium EU.member since 1952 (founding member)EU.member since 1952 (founding member)

is a federal statedivided into

3 Regions

and into

3 Communities

The Flemish Region

The Brussels-Capital Region

The Walloon Region

The Flemish Community

The German-speaking Community

The French Community

EURES in BelgiumPublic Employment Services :Public Employment Services :

VDAB VDAB

for the Flemish region for the Flemish region www.vdab.be

E.A.: 8E.A.: 8

LE FOREMLE FOREM

for the Walloon region for the Walloon region www.leforem.be

E.A : 4E.A : 4

ACTIRISACTIRIS

For the Brussels-Capital region For the Brussels-Capital region www.actiris.be

E.A.: 6E.A.: 6

ADGADG

for the German-speaking Community for the German-speaking Community www.dglive.be

E.A : 1E.A : 1

Figures Figures 30.528 km²30.528 km²

+/-11.000.000 Inhabitants

Flemish Region :+/- 6.250.000 Inhabitants

Brussels-Capital Region:

+/- 1.250.000 Inhabitants

Walloon Region : +/- 3.500.000 Inhabitants

Sources : www.belgium.be

Labour market trends ( I )

Active population : 5.100.000

(2010)

Employment rate : 67,6 %

(average for EU states 68.6%)

Unemployment rateFlemish Region :

5.0 %

Unemployment rate Brussels-Capital Region :

16.5,%

Unemployment rate Walloon Region :

10.3 %

National unemployment rate 8,1 %

EU states average : 12%

Sources : SPF Economie 2011 -

Unemployment Rate Graph( Eurostat 2013 mo2)

Labour market trends ( II )In-coming / out-going

Flanders is a receiving region

Brussels & Wallonia

are more sending regions of

young graduated & qualified

workers

Recruiting mostly to (…& from)

France & TheNetherlands (same language): bit of everything

Luxemburg (proximity & tradition) : finances, accountancy…

Spain, italy (2nd,3rd immigr.) : design, architecture,tourism…

UK (language) : finances, medias, communication…

Germany : technique, engineering…

.

Extanding sectors

Agriculture

1% others

11%

Industry

17%Construction

6%

Services

65%

• Pétrochimistry / bio- & environmental industry• Energy (électricity, gaz…)• Finance (bank, insurance…)• I.T.• Health care• Logistic, transport, distribution• Télécom / internet• Construction

Economy : activities sectors

Most important enterprises

Aéronautic Sabca, Sonaca,Techspace Aero…+200 entreprisesFood: Alpro, Chaudfontaine-Monopole, InBev, Vandemoortele, Bank: Cera Holding, Fortis, KBC, Kredietbank,Chemistry: Agfa-Gevaert Group, Ecover, Solvay, Yplon , Construction: Besix, CBR, Etex Group, Koramic, Distribution: Colruyt, Delhaize Le Lion Group, GIB Group, Maxi-Toys, Electronic: Barco…+144 entreprises Energy : Cegelec, Electrabel, Tractebel, Equipment: Delsey, Recticel, Soliver, Telindus Group, Xeikon Media : Casterman, IPM, Kinepolis Group, Rossel, RTBF, Mines/métals: Bekaert, Nyrstar, Umicore, Pharmacy: Innogenetics, Janssen Pharma, Plant Genetic Systems, UCB Group,Catering: Quick, Télécom Belgacom , Coditel, Mobistar,Transport DHL Airways, SN Brussels Airlines, Europeenne de Services, Clothes: C&A,

Available jobsAvailable jobs

Management and communication posts

Teaching personnel

Trades in the chemical, biological and

pharmaceutical sectors

Trades in the medical, social and personal-care

sector

Administrative and commercial posts

Computing trades

Construction trades

Technical trades

Sales trades and clothing manufacture trade categories

Transport and logistics trades

Craft trade category

Horeca and tourism trades

Sources : CONSEIL SUPERIEUR DE L'EMPLOI, Rapport 2006, Ministère fédéral de l'Emploi et du Travail.

www.leforem.be www.vdab.be www.actiris.be www.dglive.be

Working in BelgiumWorking in BelgiumOther possibilities :Other possibilities :

Temporary work : www.federgon.be

Press : www.lesoir.be - www.lalibre.be - www.lameuse.be - www.standaard.be - www.lecho.be - www.references.be - www.vlan.be

Recruitment agencies

Informations centers

Business creation : www.jecree.be - www.investirenflandre.be - www.investinwallonia.be – www.investinbrussels.com

Working conditions (exemple)Minimum wages depends from :Collective Labour agreement of the activity sectors, age, civil status,experience …ex : worker, 21 years old, single, Catering sector : 1.899,00€ (bruto)

Holidays pro year : 4 weeks24 days if you work 6 days/week 20 days if you work 5 days/week

Unemployment benefit depend from : age, civil status…How much : +/- 60% of the lost salary with a fixed limit

Ex : young 21 years old single To qualify from 18 to 25 years : 12 working months01 to 06th month 35,24> 54,70 €/day max. or 1916,24>1422,46 €/month

max.07 to 12th month 35,24> 50,99 €/day or 916,24>1325,74 €/monthSince 13th month 35,24> 42,73 €/day or 916,24>1110,98 €/month

!!! European Commission !!!

• Looking for a Job in the European Commission ? Different types of contract Only one site ! Only one way ! EPSO: European Personnel Selection Office http://europa.eu/epso

• Recrutements by examination

only !!!

Living & Working conditionsCaBrussels: Studio/appartment

Living-room + kitchen +bathroom + bedroom = +/- 700,-€

www.vlan.be,

www.immoweb.be

Living & Working conditions

Café in Brussels 1Café : 1,60 - 3,70 €.1Cola : 1,80 - 3,50 €1Beer : 1,80 - 3,50 €

Gasoline : 1,6... €Fuel : 1,4…€

1liter milk : 0,70 >1,20 €1loaf bread : 0,60 >2,40 €

Day-care 500,€ / month

Useful websites

Official infos sites

www.belgium.be

www.socialsecurity.be

www.onem.fgov.be

Press sites (Saturday)

www.lesoir.be

www.lalibre.be

www.standaard.be

www.vlan.be

Others Jobs sites

www.career.be

www.stepstone.be

www.monster.be

www.jobsinbrussels.com

www.vacature.be

www.references.be

www.jobat.be

www.federgon.be

   

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