The government implements 'total care for returning to work' for workers injured in industrial accidents, expanding support scope.
The South Korean government has launched a comprehensive program to support workers injured in industrial accidents by expanding the duration and scope of assistance during their recovery and job reintegration.
The Supreme Court confirms that workers can choose when to start their five-day leave to care for a family member
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that workers can flexibly choose when to start their five-day paid leave for caring for a family member affected by serious circumstances.
Healthcare: "Half of a full-time shift is now spent on additional tasks"
Nurse Mathias Gramlich highlights that healthcare workers spend half of their time on non-medical tasks, impacting patient care efficiency.
The Abuse of Social Workers During Training and the Success of Integrated Care
A social worker recounts the absurdity of being forced to perform menial tasks instead of gaining relevant experience during training, highlighting issues within South Korea's social welfare system.
CEO discusses what happened when Attendo hired 1,500 caregivers from abroad
Attendo, a care company, hired 1,000 caregivers from the Philippines and about 500 from Ethiopia, Kenya, and India, but later had to lay off Finnish workers due to changing needs.
Pepe Álvarez, against the employers: "They care a damn about workers' health"
Pepe Álvarez, the general secretary of UGT, criticized the CEOE's indifference toward worker health and safety during a speech in Mieres, emphasizing the urgent need for a new labor risk prevention law.
F.A.Z Exclusive: Patients and Care Workers Must Wait Longer for Improvement
German hospitals are willing to give up unverified takeover of nursing salaries by health insurers, but the Health Ministry rejects proposed reforms.
Two health care workers infected with tuberculosis
Two employees at a primary health care center in Iceland tested positive for tuberculosis during staff screenings, but are not showing symptoms and are not contagious.
Debate on Care Costs: Clinics Compete with Homes for Care Workers
A debate is ongoing regarding the rising care costs in hospitals, as more healthcare workers are leaving homes and outpatient services for clinics due to better pay and working conditions.
‘The system is broken’: tragedies involving escaped patients expose NSW’s mental health crisis, hospital workers say
Two recent incidents involving escaped mental health patients in New South Wales highlight critical failures in the psychiatric care system, prompting calls for urgent reforms.
After tragedy, Lapu Lapu victims were victims of ‘snooping’ at hospitals: report
A report reveals that health-care workers accessed medical records of Lapu Lapu tragedy victims without authorization, leading to a significant breach of privacy.
The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign
Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.
Affordable Rents in Bad Tölz: Planned Home for Care Workers
A proposed housing project in Bad Tölz aims to provide affordable accommodation for care workers amid rising demand for elder care services in the area.
FAZ Exclusive: Boom in Care Workers, But Patients Benefit Nothing
Despite an increase in nursing staff due to the unlimited care budget, patient care has not improved, raising concerns about misuse of resources.
Morning Mail: aged care algorithm making ‘cruel’ decisions, Jesse Jackson mourned, Australia’s World Cup washout
Aged care workers have criticized an algorithm used for determining support packages for the elderly as 'cruel', alongside tributes for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and Australia's exit from the T20 World Cup.
This is the salary paid to caregivers in private care homes
A three-day strike by social service workers in Finland has begun, mainly involving nursing assistants who demand higher wages than their public sector counterparts.
Situation in Nursing Homes: Without Immigration It Doesn't Work
The article discusses the critical role of immigrant care workers in Germany's nursing homes, which face personnel shortages due to aging demographics.
Algorithm-based tool for home support funding is ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’, Australian aged care workers warn
Australian aged care workers criticize an algorithm-based tool for assessing home support funding, calling it 'cruel' and detrimental to elderly care.
Taking care of healthcare workers
The article emphasizes the need to care for healthcare workers and not just patients to humanize the health system.
NCDC raises the alarm as Lassa fever kills two health workers, 15 infected
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is warning about a rise in Lassa fever infections among health workers, with two deaths and 15 confirmed cases reported.
Alberta pauses health-care coverage change for some international work permit holders
The Alberta government has temporarily halted a policy that would cut health coverage for certain temporary foreign workers, following public and employer concerns.
PT President tells businessmen that the end of 6x1 work schedule must be treated with care
The national president of the PT, Edinho Silva, emphasized the need for careful discussion regarding the end of the 6x1 work schedule during a lunch with business leaders in São Paulo.
These fields see the most severe behavior towards customer service workers – share your experiences with us
Poor behavior towards service workers is prevalent in Finland, especially in the restaurant, retail, and social and health care sectors, according to an expert.
There Will Be No Care and Meal Strike in the New Semester... School Non-Regular Workers' Wage Negotiations Have Been Settled
School non-regular workers' wage negotiations have concluded, ensuring no strikes related to care and meal services in the new semester.
Labor Dispute in Healthcare: Why There Will Be Strikes in Clinics This Week
Healthcare workers in Munich are set to strike again due to increasing workloads and insufficient staffing affecting patient care and hospital operations.
Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas
This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.
Foster parents and child protection have experienced complete neglect
Foster parents and child protection workers have reported feelings of complete neglect regarding foster children, while the Prime Minister announced new measures to address ongoing issues related to child abuse.
Patient's death at Alice Springs Hospital 'entirely preventable', inquest hears
A coronial inquest into the death of a 34-year-old psychiatric patient at Alice Springs Hospital found the death to be 'entirely preventable' and highlighted failures by health workers.
Modernization of rooms and equipment at the Central Hospital and Maternal-Child Hospital of San Isidro
San Isidro is modernizing its healthcare infrastructure with upgrades to the Central Hospital aimed at improving access and quality of care for patients and healthcare workers.
See the map: Municipalities struggle to recruit social and health care workers and educators. But there is a big difference across the country
Municipalities in Denmark face significant challenges in recruiting social and health care workers as well as educators, with notable regional disparities during current labor negotiations.
Conflict over Kirchheim Senior Center: Mayor Attacks Care Workers in Video
The dispute at the municipal senior center in Kirchheim threatens to escalate as Mayor Stephan Keck responds to concerns raised about the work environment and care quality, accusing employees and the former management in an online video.
Working Hours: Friedrich Merz Apparently Doesn't Care About Employees' Health
The article discusses the significance of May Day in Germany and critiques Chancellor Friedrich Merz's apparent disregard for workers' health, reflecting on the historical roots of the holiday tied to labor exploitation and the fight for an eight-hour workday.
Denounce a 'racist labor exploitation network' in elderly housing in Bilbao: 'I worked 190 hours for 400 euros a month'
Several workers have accused the owner of elderly housing in Bilbao of running a racist labor exploitation network, where they faced threats and abusive conditions.
Federal Government Aims to Recruit More Indian Care Workers
The German federal government plans to recruit more Indian care workers by establishing binding standards for recruitment and integration in cooperation with India.
Russian attack injures two railway workers in Donetsk Oblast
Two railway workers were injured in a Russian attack in Donetsk Oblast, with their condition reported as stable after receiving medical care.
Help during the Berlin power outage: Commitment that saves lives
The absence of fatalities during the blackout in southwest Berlin is attributed to solid preparedness and the dedication of support and care workers.
‘Elena Venizelou’: Workers protested while Adonis Georgiadis offered honey pies
Workers of the 'Elena Venizelou' hospital staged protests against Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis during the inauguration of the renovated emergency department, criticizing severe staffing shortages and a climate of fear from management.
The security of the Basque health care system, controlled by a counterfeit 'ertzaina'
An Ertzaintza officer has been coordinating the security of 45,000 health workers in 753 centers since November 2023 after forging documentation to secure a position supposedly created for him.