Formal consultation process launched for the design of the Work-and-Stay Agency Until the 28th January 2026, employers, including those in the healthcare sector, are invited to submit feedback on the planned Work-and-Stay Agency (WSA). The aim of the agency is to act as a central point of contact (“one-stop shop”) for all parties involved, to […]
With 2026 just around the corner, this is a good moment to look back at the past year and share an outlook on the next steps for CWC Recruitment. 1. Partnerships as the Heart of Our Recruitment Model Since 2021, CWC Recruitment has been part of the MIMS Group, an international corporation founded as […]
A new law designed to relieve the healthcare sector The demand for nursing staff will continue to rise over the coming decades. Demographic projections estimate that the number of people requiring care will increase from around 6 million today (2023) to approximately 8.2 million by 2055. This development poses major challenges for healthcare providers: care […]
The shortage of skilled professionals in healthcare is no longer a temporary issue. It’s structural, global, and affects every area, from acute care to long-term support. At the same time, the demand for care continues to grow due to demographic changes. Many healthcare organizations therefore face a central challenge: How can we ensure reliable care […]
Nursing in Transition The healthcare sector in Germany is undergoing profound changes. Today, the shortage of skilled workers already shapes daily life in hospitals, senior care centers, and rehabilitation clinics. According to recent calculations by the Federal Statistical Office, by 2049 Germany will be missing between 280,000 and 690,000 nursing professionals, a figure that highlights […]
The healthcare sector in Germany and across Europe is facing immense challenges. On the one hand, the demand for professional healthcare is steadily increasing due to demographic changes. On the other hand, there is a shortage of skilled workers who can provide this care. Many facilities are already feeling the impact of staff shortages: overload, […]
In 2020, according to the German Medical Journal (Deutsches Ärzteblatt), more than 400,000 healthcare workers in Germany were employed through temporary staffing agencies. This number shows just how great the need was, and still is, to quickly find qualified staff. Even though the pandemic has since eased, the pressure remains: the shortage of skilled nurses […]
For many international nurses preparing to start their new chapter in Germany, learning German is one of the biggest and most important challenges. And among the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), speaking is often the hardest to master. Feeling nervous about speaking the language is totally normal, especially when you’re preparing for […]
When looking for the suitable nursing candidates According to a forecast provided two years ago by the Zentrale Auslands- und Fachvermittlung (German government office responsible for issuing the Work permit) and the Agentur für Arbeit (Employment Agency), Germany would face a shortage of around 150,000 nurses and healthcare professionals by 2025. We are now at […]
The Nursing Crisis as a Local Challenge and Opportunity According to current calculations from the Federal Statistical Office, Germany will face a shortage of between 280,000 and 690,000 nurses by 2049. Hospitals, senior care centers, and rehabilitation clinics are already struggling with empty shifts and overworked staff today. The central question is: What is the […]