Ghent found a solution for 2 out of 3 city employees during the major restructuring round

In Ghent, solutions have been found for about two-thirds of city employees facing job losses due to a major restructuring. Many have been reassigned or are undergoing retraining. The city is implementing a priority system for affected staff to apply for internal vacancies or choose voluntary departure with a severance package. So far, 130 employees are in this priority system, with 61 securing new positions and 23 in retraining. The city emphasizes support for employees transitioning to new roles, with HR conducting regular follow-ups. Future budget cuts due to Flemish austerity measures remain undecided.