Belgium turns to Google in bid to rein in coronavirus unemployment

The new feature will also offer users the option of fine-tuning their job search through location, skills or desired salary filters and could potentially offer a nationwide view of available job postings, contrasting with the current regionalised functioning of employment offices.

“Despite the impact of the coronavirus crisis on economic activity, Forem currently has 49,900 jobs openings to fill,” Yves Magnan, director of the Walloon employment office said. Read more via The Brussel’s Times