Hiring in one day in Brussels: an opportunity for employers and foreign workers?

A recent development in Brussels is drawing attention: Sibelga has launched an ambitious recruitment campaign aiming to hire nearly 200 technicians in gas and electricity, with an accelerated process allowing candidates to receive a response… on the same day.

👉 Source: https://www.sibelga.be/fr/nouvelles/2026/03/sibelga-recrute-200-talents-et-organise-des-selection-days-avec-reponse-le-jour-meme?

⚡ Labour shortage in Belgium: a structural issue

This type of initiative illustrates a deeper trend in the Belgian labour market:

• a growing shortage of technical profiles

• recruitment difficulties in key sectors

• pressure driven by the energy transition

These elements confirm that the labour shortage in Belgium is no longer temporary, but structural.

🌍 Hiring foreign workers: a strategic solution

In this context, recruiting qualified foreign workers is becoming an essential option for many employers.

In Belgium, this notably involves:

• the single permit

• procedures for employing non-EU workers

• targeted economic migration policies

👉 For shortage occupations, certain procedures may be simplified or accelerated.

👩‍⚖️ Single permit in Belgium: key considerations

The single permit allows a foreign worker to live and work in Belgium under a single authorization.

Key points for employers:

• demonstrating the reality of the position and business need

• verifying salary conditions

• complying with administrative deadlines

• anticipating required documentation

👉 A well-prepared application helps avoid refusals or delays.

🚀 What this means for employers

This development sends a strong signal:

➡️ Recruitment processes are accelerating

➡️ Competition for talent is increasing

➡️ Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient

Companies must now:

• structure their international recruitment strategy

• integrate professional immigration considerations

• secure their processes from a legal standpoint

💡 Lexpat insight

At Lexpat, we observe a clear shift:

👉 The labour market is evolving faster than administrative procedures

👉 Employers must anticipate and professionalize their approach

👉 Artificial intelligence and automation will play a key role in managing single permit applications

👉 The market is accelerating. Your procedures must keep pace.

Lexpat supports you in turning administrative constraints into a strategic recruitment advantage.