At the beginning of April, the time had come: five international nurses from India and Tunisia successfully arrived in Germany to begin their new professional journey as “nurses in the qualification recognition process” – with the goal of working as fully registered nurses once they receive their official certification. Their destination: Marienhaus Klinikum, specifically the […]
India as a Strategic Recruitment Country in the CWC Program The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals is one of the biggest challenges of the coming years. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), around four million nursing professionals will be missing worldwide by 2030. At the same time, the demand for qualified staff […]
The shortage of skilled healthcare professionals is no longer a future prediction, it is today’s reality. For many healthcare providers in Germany, this means unfilled positions, increasing pressure on existing teams, and growing challenges in maintaining high-quality patient care. At the same time, experience shows that the difference between organisations that remain stable over the […]
CWC Recruitment at Pflegetag 2026 In 2026, we will once again be part of the Pflegetag 2026 as an active partner for international recruitment, professional development, and sustainable integration. After our successful participation last year, we are returning with a larger booth and for the first time together with our education partner Care Forward and […]
Since merging with the MIMS Group, CWC Recruitment has been working closely with local partner agencies on the ground to recruit qualified international nursing professionals specifically for the German labor market. This collaboration creates benefits on several levels: On the one hand, it actively supports German healthcare institutions in addressing the shortage of skilled workers […]
International recruitment of nursing professionals has become a key pillar in securing skilled workers in the German healthcare system. At the same time, expectations around transparency, fairness, and sustainability in these processes are increasing. This is exactly where the quality seal “Fair Recruitment Healthcare Germany” comes in. For many healthcare providers, the seal has become […]
Language as the Key to Successful Integration The German language is one of the most important foundations for the successful professional and social integration of international nurses in Germany. However, it is not enough to simply use German confidently in everyday situations. What truly matters is the ability to use German from a professional, nursing-specific […]
Why sustainable recruitment is only complete with successful integration and why integration remains an ongoing responsibility 1. Introduction: Current Situation and Outlook The demand for qualified nurses in Germany continues to rise. According to projections by the Statistisches Bundesamt, up to 2.15 million nurses may be needed by 2049. International recruitment is therefore no longer […]
1. The Occupational Health Index (BeGX) as a Data-Based Overview of Health in Nursing Professions The current Occupational Health Index for Geriatric and Hospital Care 2025 (BeGX) provides a comprehensive, data-based analysis of the health situation of employees in elderly and hospital care in Germany. The aim of the index is to systematically evaluate key […]
New Information Obligation for Employers Starting 1 January 2026 From 1 January 2026, a new legal obligation will apply to employers in Germany who hire skilled professionals from third countries. As soon as an employment contract is signed with a person from a non-EU country, employers must inform the new employee in writing about the […]