Germany's care workers will see a 2.6% minimum wage increase by 2027, while key care organizations urge political reforms to ensure better working conditions and long-term sustainability.
Caregiver wages in Brandenburg have risen, pushing nursing home costs for residents up by about €100 monthly, despite subsidies easing some of the burden.
Survey reveals 65% of German employees see career progress as superficial, with 78% given more tasks but no pay raise, fueling widespread frustration.
A German start-up adopts radical transparency by publicly sharing employee salaries to foster fairness and trust.