Policy Statement on Fair and Ethical Recruitment and Placement of Nursing Professionals

We are committed to fair and ethical recruitment and placement of nursing professionals. We are guided by the following principles, which are based on the six guiding principles of the “Fair Recruitment Care Germany” quality seal:

• Written records for verifiability:
  All recruitment and placement processes are recorded in writing to ensure complete and comprehensible documentation.
• Placement process is free of charge for nursing professionals:
  The entire placement process is free of charge for the nursing professionals. We are committed to charging neither direct nor indirect placement costs nor costs for services directly related to the placement. All placement costs incurred are borne exclusively by the employer – in accordance with the employer-pays principle. This principle applies to the entire service chain.
• Limiting the economic risk for nursing professionals:
  We are committed to minimizing the economic risk for nursing professionals. No direct or indirect placement costs or costs for services directly related to the placement will be charged.
• Transparency of structures, services and costs:
  All relevant structures, services offered and costs incurred are communicated openly and comprehensibly in order to provide a sound basis for decision-making.
• Sustainability and participation:
  We promote sustainable approaches and actively involve all stakeholders in the placement process in order to achieve long-term sustainable and participatory solutions.
• Overall responsibility for the entire service chain:
  We assume overall responsibility for all process steps along the service chain and ensure that all processes meet our ethical and quality standards.

In addition, we are committed to the following international obligations:

• Adherence to the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel: We are committed to strict compliance with the WHO Global Code of Practice and do not recruit in countries that are on the current WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List. This is how we meet our responsibility to ensure that the healthcare systems of particularly affected countries are not put under additional strain.

• Adherence to international human rights standards:
  We are committed to the full observance and promotion of internationally recognized human rights standards. As a responsible employer and service provider, we are committed to conducting all business processes with respect for the dignity and rights of all persons involved. In particular, we are committed to the following standards:
  • ILO Core Labor Standards We are committed to the full observance and implementation of the fundamental labor standards of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which guarantee the protection of workers’ rights and the promotion of decent working conditions.
  • ILO General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs We are committed to implementing fair and transparent recruitment processes that comply with internationally recognized guidelines. This includes, in particular, ensuring that no recruitment or other costs are charged to employees.
  • to the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We embed the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in our business practices and act in accordance with them to protect and promote the rights of all stakeholders.
  • to international UN human rights conventions.
  • In addition to the standards mentioned above, we are committed to full compliance with all relevant international human rights agreements and are committed to taking these into account in all areas of the company.

We also apply the aforementioned principles and obligations to our international partners and regularly check that they are being adhered to.

• Waiver of retention and repayment obligations:
  In our agency contracts with nursing professionals, we explicitly refrain from including retention or repayment obligations if they are directly related to the costs of the placement and are not compatible with the criteria of the “Fair Recruitment Care Germany” quality seal. Furthermore, we do not broker employment contracts that include retention or repayment obligations for the costs of the placement for the nursing professionals.

With this declaration of principles, we reaffirm our commitment to transparent, fair and human rights-compliant recruitment and placement practices. We are committed to continuously reviewing and developing our processes in order to meet these high standards at all times.

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