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January 5, 2022

What to expect for Germany immigration in 2022

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Changes to Germany Migration Policy

Germany’s incoming government has presented its plans for the next four years. This includes many changes for migrants and refugees – including an easier path to citizenship and family reunification.

Lets have a look what the new government has to offer to its future Migrant workforce.

Easier family reunification, but more repatriations

The new German government are planning to enable more people who have been granted refugee status, subsidiary protection or any other comparable level of protection to bring their relatives to Germany as part of family reunifications.

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The three parties also announced that they are planning to not build any new so-called Anchor-centers. Instead the Government wants to speed up asylum procedures and launch a “repatriation offensive” for individuals who don’t have legal grounds to remain in Germany.

Resettlement for people fleeing persecution

The new coalition government also promised to reduce the backlog of cases at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) in order to speed up asylum procedures. As part of the shift in migration policy, the new government also hopes to create further opportunities for people fleeing persecution to come to Germany using legal means.

Providing Legal Status to Immigrants

The new Government has promised to create permanent right of residence for law-abiding foreigners who have been living in Germany for years without legal status. They want anyone who has been living in Germany for five years by January 1, 2022, who has not committed any criminal offenses and who is committed to abide by the free democratic order of the country to be able to obtain a one-year residence permit on a probationary basis.

New asylum system at EU level

The designated governing parties are also planning to seek a reform to the asylum system within the European Union. Their eventual goal is to establish a fair distribution of responsibility and jurisdiction for admission of migrants among the EU states.

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October 20, 2021

Industry Changes in CANADA as a Result of COVID-19

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Almost every single respondent (96%) said their business was impacted by COVID-19. 44% said the changes they made as a result of the pandemic (things like embracing e-commerce, working remotely, or rearranging floor space) are permanent. The majority of respondents believe these changes had a positive impact on their business.

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Industry Changes in CANADA as a Result of COVID-19

61% of businesses across all three industries agree that the shifts and changes brought about by the pandemic have been mostly positive. They expect new technologies, consumer demand, and product or service innovations to continue to drive change within their industries over the next decade.

COVID-19 accelerated the shift to e-commerce

Many retail trade businesses were already on the path to embracing e-commerce. The pandemic simply got them there faster. Retail e-commerce sales reached a record $3.9 billion in May 2020, a 99% increase over February of the same year. Year over year, e-commerce sales more than doubled in Canada in 2020, and there seems to be no end in sight. Consumers have adapted to the convenience of e-commerce, and experts expect an additional 5.21 million users to shop online in Canada in 2021.

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For retail trade industry workers, these shifts in consumer demand and the lasting impacts of the pandemic were the top drivers of change in 2020. Offline businesses struggled to meet changing consumer demands, while online businesses scrambled to adapt to demographic changes, technological advancements, and product innovations.

By the end of 2020, 64% of retail respondents said they invested in omnichannel or multichannel sales strategies, which combine online and offline sales. Another 12% said they operate entirely online. Only 24% said they still do not sell products or services online.

Evolving technology made adapting to a digital environment easier

New technology became increasingly important for online and omnichannel retail businesses. More than 23% of survey respondents said new technology drove real change within their industry — and will continue to do so over the next decade.

Retail businesses that previously operated primarily offline turned to new technologies to help them build a digital platform in a pinch. For many, that included adopting digital payment options. After all, 59% of Canadian shoppers prefer using a credit card when shopping online, and another 20% prefer electronic platforms like PayPal or Apple Pay. As COVID-19 restrictions begin to loosen, consumers will continue to rely on these contactless payment methods both online and in person.

New Businesses are on the Rise

Despite the challenges of 2020, rising entrepreneurs still want to start a new business in 2021 and beyond. 68% of respondents say they have plans to start their own business one day, and another 13% are considering it. Of those who have already owned a business, 83% say they plan to open another.

But entrepreneurs are more optimistic about some industries than others. 82% of respondents in the technology industry say they want to start their own business. By contrast, only 51% of those in the retail trade and 69% of those in health care plan to start a new business.

Why are tech workers feeling so optimistic? Workers in the technology industry are more likely to have seen success before. 63% of these workers say they have owned a successful business before—and 78% plan to start another business. The majority of healthcare workers (62%) have not owned a business before, but they’re interested in giving it a try. Meanwhile, 58% of retail workers say they have owned a business before, but only 33% say they would do it again.

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October 8, 2021

Why Retail, Health Care, and Technology are Thriving in CANADA

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Despite a tumultuous year, 76% of Canadian employees and business owners say their company is growing, according to a QuickBooks survey conducted in December 2020. In fact, 20% say their business is growing more than expected. The industries expected to see the most growth in 2021 and beyond are those that connect us and care for us. We’re talking about technology, health care, and retail trade.

2020 was a surprisingly good year for retail trade

The lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are partly responsible. While consumers sheltered in place, many of them turned to e-commerce and retail trade for solace and entertainment. Furniture sales skyrocketed in 2020, along with building material and gardening equipment, according to year-end data released by Statistics Canada.

Consumers stuck at home simply spent more time and money “spiffing up.” Electronics, sporting goods, book, and music sales were also up as consumers sought home-based forms of entertainment.

This growth is reflected in the data: 72% of managers and workers in retail trade say their business is growing. Less than 10% say their company is moving in the wrong direction in terms of growth.

COVID-19 paired with changing demographics caused the healthcare industry to soar

Experts believe that the growing popularity of the healthcare industry can be attributed in part to changing demographics and the aging population of Canada. Years of medical advancements have boosted our life expectancy, increasing the senior population. And 1 in 4 health care workers say demographic shifts drove the most change within their industry, according to survey data.

Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic played a role as well. More people were more likely to reach out to their primary care doctors in 2020 than in previous years. And that isn’t changing anytime soon. More than 72% of health care workers say their industry is growing, and only 6% say their business is shrinking.

Technological advancements drove growth for software developers

The growth of the technology industry isn’t a surprise, given Canada’s history of technological investments. Canada boasts the world’s highest-educated workforce and is home to more than 2.8 million STEM graduates. With more than 41,000 tech companies across the country, Canada is the sixth most represented country in terms of developer talent.

39% of survey respondents in the software development field said that new technology is driving change and growth for their industry. And what’s more, they believe it will continue to do so over the next decade. 82% of workers in this industry say their company is growing.

This optimism is reflected in Canada’s overall projections for job and sector growth. The Canadian healthcare industry is working to double the number of health and bioscience firms by 2025. Likewise, technology-related jobs are expected to grow between 15% and 22% by 2027, while retail is predicted to increase jobs by about 20% by 2028.

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September 2, 2021

Great Opportunity for Childcare Workers as Germany’s childcare system lacks staff

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Western Germany is lacking in daycare spaces, while the eastern federal states are suffering from a shortage of daycare staff, according to a new report by the Bertelsmann Foundation.

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Study forecasts a gloomy future for daycare in Germany

The report predicts a difficult future for daycare centres in Germany, especially as the findings forecast a shortfall of qualified educators and daycare staff in the coming years. The gloomy prediction detailed how more than 230.000 extra highly-skilled workers would be needed to meet the demand for childcare by 2030. This means that more workers would need to be trained than is possible in the nine years before 2030.

Problems in the daycare industry are also split across regions. While eastern Germany in particular stands to suffer from a staff shortfall, western Germany has too few places available for children under the age of three. The issues for both sides of the country could be resolved with more qualified educators to expand daycare capacity and provide a better staff-to-child ratio.

Organisations calling on the government to resolve issues

The Education and Science Union have asked the government to introduce national minimum standards for the daycare industry. They hope that this could help the staff-to-child ratio become better across the country.

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The German Children’s Fund has also called on the government to improve the quality of childcare for children in Germany. The Bertelsmann Foundation’s study found that the best way to increase the quality of education is to retain qualified workers for longer, and train new workers ready to support the next generation of children

Another way is for allowing migrants from third world countries like India specialized in child care to come and work in Germany.

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May 25, 2021

MINIMUM WAGES IN INDIA: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

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The minimum wage policies and legislation of a country play a critical role in protecting workers and also help correct income imbalances caused by rapid globalisation in not only economic markets but also labour markets, smoothing the adjustment process. Labour laws and reforms aim to reduce existing inequality and attempt to redistribute income, especially to the low-paid workers in the labour market, so at least their minimum survival needs are met. In this regard, India’s minimum wage legislation has been envisaged as an effective way to tackle poverty and inequality. In most developing countries such as India, the minimum wage system is a subject of endless debate. Because of its complex structure, it often faces criticism from all sides: social, political and legal. While multiple issues plague the Indian minimum wage system, the core of the problem lies in the complications associated with the criteria for setting the minimum wage and its associated processes. The Indian economy is growing at a phenomenal rate, with a projected growth in gross domestic product (GDP) of 7.4 per cent in 2018 and 7.8 per cent in 2019 (IMF 2018). India has been termed the fastest growing economy in the world, and its development plans have spurred positive sentiments in the global market (Economic Times 2018). Despite this very high rate of growth, multiple challenges remain in protecting workers—particularly in the large informal sector—and in providing them with a minimum wage. This can be attributed to the loopholes in the existing minimum wage policies and legislation and to implementation difficulties. Yet another crucial problem faced while setting minimum wages is determining their optimal level. Minimum wages can be ineffective if they are set too low, and there is a risk of inflation and unemployment if set too high, the brunt of which is faced by workers in the informal sector, since social protection is practically non-existent (Dawn 2017). Furthermore, there are administrative issues such as delays in the revision of rates and ensuring compliance. Non-compliance happens more in rural areas than urban ones and affects the informal sector more than the formal sector. In addition, there is a higher probability of women being paid less than men (ILO 2016), even though Article 39(d) of the Constitution of India guarantees equal wages and equal treatment. Thus, although it may be perceived that the minimum wage is an effective instrument, it has failed to be effective in practice. India was among the first of the Asian countries to enact minimum wage legislation, soon after its independence. The informal sector in India has benefited from the legislation to some extent, but numerous challenges and hurdles in determining levels, enforcement, implementation and coverage have emerged due to its convoluted structure. The mechanism for setting and implementing the level of the minimum wage in India has been hotly debated since its inception. India follows a dual system: while minimum wages are set at the national level (central sphere), all states have the autonomy to set their own minimum wages according to their own costs of living and job markets. This often results in confusion about prevailing minimum wage rates and the same type of work represented by different classifications, with a high chance of different wage rates applying Visa Services in Delhi simultaneously for the same work. This has resulted in India having one of the most complex minimum wage systems in the world, with more than 1700 prevailing rates. The rates are also set as piece rates, hourly rates and monthly rates and are decided at national, regional and sector levels. However, in truth, there is no such thing as a national minimum wage that can be considered an official benchmark—something that has been persistently demanded by national trade unions. Furthermore, even though the International Labour Organization (ILO) has established a set of eight guidelines for establishing a minimum wage, India only follows one: inflation and/or cost of living index/economic situation and/or level of development. The law mandates the revision of minimum wage rates every two years, but since they are set by different authorities at different points in time, the entire process of establishing rates and implementing them lacks clear standards, resulting in confusion for both workers and employers. Discussions about the long-overdue reform of India’s labour market policies have been circulating regarding a better system for determining and implementing the level of the minimum wage, to ensure that the most vulnerable workers are protected and basic social security is made available to them. Reforms are necessary to improve labour conditions and coverage levels. Employers will also have clarity about the minimum wage rates to be paid to workers. There is wide consensus among stakeholders, policymakers, employers, trade unions and academics that the 34 current system is flawed and that there is a pressing need for improvement. Though the implementation of the minimum wage—with all its limitations— has definitely expanded the scope of decent working conditions, which has especially helped low-paid workers, it has also posed severe challenges, including the difficulty in balancing processes across all three levels of government and guaranteeing suitable compliance, in line with ILO guidelines and in the face of labor market distortions. Collective bargaining has also not been effective and has not been explored to its fullest in India, though wherever collective bargaining exists, the prevailing minimum wage rate is considered the starting point. Aiming to reform labour laws in general and specifically the wage system, the Government of India has made a proposal by introducing the Code on Wages Bill (2017) and opening the subject to public debate. This bill proposes to empower the central government to set uniform wages for all sectors nationwide (PIB 2017). With the implementation of this law, the issues hampering the ideal implementation of minimum wages are expected to be resolved, and its benefits are expected to cover a large part of the working population. The new bill is also expected to play a crucial part in reducing the obscurities in wage rates and to aid compliance, without affecting workers’ income levels and social security. This is one of the first significant initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to merge the existing, different labor laws related to wages (Payment of Wages Act of 1936, the Minimum Wages Act of 1949, the Payment of Bonus Act of 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act of 1976) into one single code. This move is expected to not only considerably improve the ease of doing business but also ensure a universal minimum wage for all workers. This historical change in legislation, when implemented, is expected to help over 40 million workers (Press Trust of India 2018) across different sectors. Once the proposal is enacted into law, the country will have a statutory national minimum wage rate, and it will ensure that state governments are not able to set their minimum wage levels below the national minimum wage established for that region. This new minimum wage will be valid for all classes of workers. In the current system, the law covers only workers in ‘scheduled’ industries or establishments. In addition to changes in legislation, the government aims to increase financial inclusion through multiple e-governance initiatives such as delivering payments through digital or electronic means, along with extending wage and social security coverage for workers. It also intends to ensure compliance through the use of analytics. To address non-payment and incorrect payment of the minimum wage, as well as the procedural hurdles currently Photo: Adam Cohn. Workers in a clothing factory, Mumbai, India, 2015. While multiple issues plague the Indian minimum wage system, the core of the problem lies in the complications associated with the criteria for setting the minimum wage and its associated processes.

May 25, 2021

Top 10 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World

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With rising healthcare costs in the US and the rise of health tourism destinations that offer quality and affordable healthcare perked up by a beautiful travel experience, Americans are scampering to book appointments with healthcare providers far away from home. Yearly, millions of patients travel from countries lacking healthcare infrastructure or less advanced in a particular area of medical care to countries that provide highly-specialized medical care.
This has birthed a robust global medical tourism market that was worth over $37 billion in 2019. Patients book flight trips to countries for various medical procedures ranging from cosmetic surgery, dental work, to orthopedic procedures at affordable rates. For the health tourism destinations and healthcare providers, the competition is fierce, requiring an interplay of factors to drive medical travel and improve their brand in the medical tourism market.

According to the Medical Tourism Index, which assesses the attractiveness of countries for medical travel, a country’s economy and public image, healthcare costs, and quality of care are the major factors that drive medical tourism growth in a destination.

Using these metrics, here are the top 10 medical tourism destinations in the world.

Canada

Canada’s rank as number one in the 2020 edition of the Medical Tourism Index comes as no surprise as the second-largest country in the world boasts of a robust tourism industry that attracts more than 14 million Americans each year. Its proximity to the US affords the country a massive influx of tourists and patients who seek to bypass the long wait times and high healthcare costs at home.

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Canada ranks high in its reputation for offering quality and highly-specialized medical treatments and top-of-the-line healthcare facilities. This has, however, created long waitlists for major medical services in the country, which has also set off a rise in outbound medical tourism in the country.

Singapore

Singapore comes second-place in the Medical Tourism Index, hitting top spot in ranking for the quality of healthcare facilities and services in the country. As of 2019, more than 500,000 foreign tourists visited Singapore for its affordable and quality healthcare services.

Singapore recently set up International Patient Service Centers (IPSCs) that act as medical travel agencies to mediate between international patients and Singaporean healthcare providers.

Gleneagles Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Singapore, offering excellent medical services with state-of-the-art facilities and well-trained specialists.
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Seeking health care in Singapore saves a patient 25% to 40% of what they would have spent on the same service sin the United States. For example, heart bypass surgery costs $140,000 in the US and $25,000 in Singapore. A hip replacement surgery which costs over $45,000 in the US can be done for about $13,000 in Singapore.
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Japan

Japan ranks as one of the most developed healthcare systems in the world, by every measure. Leading recent advances in technology and medicine, Japan continues to deliver top-notch healthcare services to citizens and foreign tourists, most of which come from mainland China.

According to the country’s Foreign Ministry, the number of medical visas issued to international patients jumped from 70 in 2011 to 1,650 in 2018, with medical visitors attracted to the country’s top-line cancer treatment centers and expertise in cosmetic surgery.
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Low cost of care is also a major driver of Japan’s inbound medical travel. Hip replacement surgeries that cost $30,000 in the US are done at $4,126 in Japan, saving more than 70% of treatment cost in the US.

Spain

Spain is known as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, with a tourist profile that pulls tens of millions of tourists every year. The country is ranked high by the MTI as the choice medical tourist destination in Europe as it offers foreign patients excellent healthcare services with a beautiful travel experience.

Spain attracts a growing number of international tourists from the Middle East, North Africa, and the BritishIsles, many of who visit the country for advanced orthopedic, cosmetic, and dental procedures.

Spain offers quality healthcare services at a fraction of the cost in US and UK hospitals. Cosmetic procedures such as face lift and breast augmentation that cost as much as $15,000 in the US cost an average of $5,000 in Spain.

Spain boasts of several hospitals that are accredited by the Joint Commission International, including the renowned Hospital Universitario de Madrid and Sanitas Hospitales in Madrid.

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The UK ranks fifth in the global ranking of medical tourism destinations by the MTI. The UK is home to renowned medical institutions including the London Orthopedic Clinic, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and the Cambridge Complex Orthopedic Trauma Center, known for top-quality healthcare services.

The UK is also a choice tourist destination center, welcoming more than 31 million international tourists every year, many of whom are attracted to the rich cultural heritage of the Great Britain.

Cost is also a key factor thatdrives millions of international patients to the UK. For instance, a knee replacement surgery, which costs over $30,000 in the United States, is done at less than $20,000 in UK hospitals.

Dubai

Dubai is known for its ultramodern architecture, high-rise buildings, and luxury shopping. Dubai, with a population of more than 9.4 million welcomes more than 10 million tourists every year. The congenial environment and beauty of Dubai gives a boost to travel experience for millions of international patients that arrive Dubai for world-class care.

The Medical Tourism Index ranked Dubai the top medical destination in the Arab region, as it boasts of world-class hospitals and international doctors across several specialties. Dubai welcomes medical tourists mainly from Asia and neighboring Arab and Gulf countries, and some trips from European and African nations.

Dubai launched the Dubai Health Experience (DHX) in2018 to boost its medical tourism brand by strengthening its healthcare facilities and boosting patient experience through international patient departments.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is fast rising as a leader in the medical tourism market. Known for its beautiful sights and competitive prices, Costa Rica welcomes millions of medical tourists from neighboring countries including the US and Canada
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This Central American country has ranked high in dentistry and cosmetic surgery – above Canada and US – consistently in the last few years. The country is also building a name in the fields of eye surgery, cancer therapy, and bariatric surgery.
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The CheTica Ranch located in San Jose provides exotic recovery retreats for medical travelers for patients who relish recovery in a relaxing ambiance. This ranch is also staffed with highly-trained nurses to cater to the medical needs of these patients as they recover.
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Cost of healthcare services in Costa Rica is 45% to 65% lower than in the US, saving patients a lot of money.
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Israel

‍The global Medical Tourism Indexranks Israel as the 8th top medical tourism destination in theworld, citing the large pool of tourists that visit the Dead Sea and themassive drift of medical tourists seeking IVF and other fertility treatments inthe country.

Israel ranked high in internationalreputation, patient experience, quality of healthcare, and accreditation ofhealthcare facilities in the MTI.

The renowned Sheba Medical Center,which is known for its excellence in complex surgical procedures, launched an international medical tourism division that offers medical services to thousands of international patients from around the world including Russia, Cyprus, Georgia, and the US.

Abu Dhabi

The capital city and the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirate, Abu Dhabi, has built a strong medical tourism platform that can see it emerge the best in the region.

The emirate launched the Abu Dhabi Medical Tourism e-portal in 2019 that provides international patients with details of all the medical offerings and healthcare facilities in the city. Prospective patients can also access medical tourism insurance packages as well as other tourist services such as hotel bookings, transportation, and recreational activities via the e-portal.

Healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi comply with strict quality rules set by the city’s Department of Health, ensuring they deliver nothing short of top-quality care.

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Besides enjoying the scenic views and the beautiful tourist attraction sites in Abu Dhabi, patients visiting the region will also enjoy affordable rates for medical services. For instance, a prostate surgery, which costs $10,618 in the US, costs about $7,896in Abu Dhabi.

India

India is one of the major players in the Asian medical tourism industry, ranking first in the medical tourism dimension of the MTI. India is one of the most visited countries for health care, with an expanded visa policy that eases travel for medical tourists. The medical visa policy allows patients to stay up to 60 days and also offers a medical attendant visa for blood relatives that wish toaccompany the patient. The Indian government launched a medical tourism portal to provide patients with access to their network of healthcare facilities and a list of medical services available in the country. This allows patients schedule appointments with healthcare providers and even book for other services including accommodation and recreational activities before their arrival.

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