# Belgian labor market trends and stability

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belgian-labor-market-trends-and-stability
> Updated: 2026-08-25T08:55:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Belgian labor market is experiencing a period of transition characterized by high employee interest in new opportunities despite low actual mobility. Reports indicate that approximately 78.6% of workers are open to changing jobs, though only 7.3% are expected to change employers between 2024 and 2025. Employers are increasingly focusing on internal training and upskilling to address shortages in specialized sectors like IT.

More recent data shows a rise in job instability, particularly among young workers. The number of permanent contracts ending within the first 12 months has increased by 16 percent. For workers under 25, terminations within the first six months rose from 8.4 percent in 2024 to 14.12 percent. This trend follows legislative changes implemented on August 1 that reduced notice periods to one week during the initial six months of employment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Labor trends show rising job instability in Belgium and workplace accidents in Italy

Recent labor data shows rising contract terminations among Belgian youth and an increase in workplace accidents and occupational diseases in Italy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/labor-trends-show-rising-job-instability-in-belgium-and-workplace-accidents-in-italy

### 2026-08-19: Belgian labor market shows high employee openness despite low mobility

While nearly 79% of Belgian employees are open to new jobs, actual mobility remains low. Meanwhile, 44% of employers plan to expand permanent staff, focusing on IT and internal upskilling.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-labor-market-shows-high-employee-openness-despite-low-mobility

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