{"id":28007,"date":"2026-04-14T21:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/?page_id=28007"},"modified":"2026-04-15T22:38:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T17:08:05","slug":"media-press","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/media-press\/","title":{"rendered":"Media\/ Press"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28007\" class=\"elementor elementor-28007\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcbc547 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bcbc547\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f75ec9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f75ec9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Bridge Now in the Spotlight: Navigating the Fast-Track Visa Bottleneck in Schleswig-Holstein<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">We are thrilled to share that <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Bridge Now<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> and our founder Vineeta Desai were recently featured on <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>NDR.de<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">! The article explores our mission to bridge the gap between international talent and the German labor market.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">While the news coverage highlighted our growth, our founder shared some deeper insights into the current landscape of international recruitment that are vital for our partners to understand.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>The Reality of the &#8220;Fast-Track&#8221; Process<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">The government in Schleswig-Holstein is notably open, welcoming, and international in its outlook. However, there is a paradox at play: the very departments responsible for processing &#8220;fast-track&#8221; visas are currently facing extreme workloads and their own staff shortages.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>The Result?<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Unpredictable Timelines:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> The &#8220;fast track&#8221; isn&#8217;t always as fast as intended.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Planning Fatigue:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Both employers and candidates are left in a state of uncertainty, making it difficult to set start dates or plan resource allocation.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>How Bridge Now Closes the Gap<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">When the official timeline becomes unpredictable, communication and data become your most valuable assets. This is where Bridge Now steps in to support employers:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Real-Time Progress Tracking:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> We provide transparency where there is usually a &#8220;black box.&#8221; Employers can see exactly where a candidate stands in the process, allowing for better internal resource planning.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Maintaining the Human Connection:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Delays can lead to &#8220;ghosting&#8221; or candidates losing interest. Our platform allows employers to stay in touch with their future team members upfront, fostering a sense of belonging long before the first day of work.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Flexibility and Integration:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> By staying connected during the waiting period, the eventual integration into the company culture is much smoother and more successful.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>A Note from our Founder<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><i>&#8220;The openness of the government in Schleswig-Holstein is a huge asset, but the administrative workload is a reality we must navigate together. At Bridge Now, we don&#8217;t just wait for the process to finish; we provide the tools to manage the &#8216;in-between&#8217; so that neither the employer nor the employee is left in the dark.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/p><p lang=\"en-IN\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28049 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-300x163.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-1024x556.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-768x417.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-1536x833.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-2048x1111.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-01.JPG-600x326.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Read the full feature on NDR.de here:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndr.de\/pflegekraefte-so-will-ein-start-up-die-suche-im-ausland-vereinfachen,pflege-488.html\">Pflegekr\u00e4fte: So will ein Start-up die Suche im Ausland vereinfachen | ndr.de<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">YouTube Video: <\/span><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8Cn_9biL2o0?si=D0jVBrZ3QOEsPVab\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/8Cn_9biL2o0?si=D0jVBrZ3QOEsPVab<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Ready to streamline your international hiring?<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/de\/\">Bridge Now<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f491ea elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3f491ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5273909 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5273909\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9985a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c9985a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>From the &#8220;Surprise Box&#8221; to Planning Certainty: Why Healthcare Facilities Trust Bridge Now<\/b><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Following our recent feature on <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>NDR Fernsehen Schleswig-Holstein<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">, one thing has become crystal clear: international recruitment is no longer just a &#8220;nice-to-have&#8221; for the care sector\u2014it is a necessity. However, true success depends on more than just finding staff; it requires <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>transparency<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> and the <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Perfect Match<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\">.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">In the latest broadcast, experienced employers shared their journeys, illustrating how Bridge Now makes a tangible difference in their daily recruitment operations.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Expertise Meets New Markets: Seniorenresidenz R\u00fcpcke<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">Mr. R\u00fcpcke is a pioneer in international recruitment. He began hiring specialists from Bosnia-Herzegovina 15 years ago. However, as the European market became increasingly strained, he expanded his horizon to India\u2014a decision based on a strong cultural match and a high level of professional dedication.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>The Challenge: Logistics and Housing<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> A recruitment process can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months. For Mr. R\u00fcpcke, the biggest hurdle is the logistics of arrival:<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><i>&#8220;One needs to know exactly when the nurses will arrive before planning the apartment. The transparency that Bridge Now has brought to this process helped us immensely in planning our resources effectively.&#8221;<\/i><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>No More &#8220;Surprise Box&#8221;: The Case of Dat Marschhus<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">For Ms. Sch\u00fcler-Nazar and Ms. Angela Schr\u00f6der, co-owners of the <\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Dat Marschhus<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> elderly care home in Haseldorf, the requirements were very specific. With only 27 beds in a quiet village far from the bustle of cities like Hamburg or Frankfurt, they needed candidates who would truly feel at home in a small, familial environment.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Why Bridge Now was the right partner for Dat Marschhus:<\/b><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>An End to Anonymity:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Ms. Sch\u00fcler-Nazar emphasized the importance of knowing exactly whom she interviewed. With Bridge Now, there is no &#8220;surprise box&#8221; (Wundert\u00fcte) effect where an employer is unsure of who will actually show up at their door.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Speed Over Bureaucracy:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> The steps from the initial interview to finalization were handled quickly and without bureaucratic hurdles.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>The Perfect Match:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Bridge Now helped find two nurses who are a perfect fit for the Haseldorf location. The team is now eagerly awaiting their arrival.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>How Bridge Now Powers Your Success:<\/b><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">The testimonials from our partners highlight three core pillars that define the Bridge Now experience:<\/span><\/p><ol><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Real-Time Transparency:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> We make the process predictable for employers, ensuring that housing logistics and shift planning are no longer a guessing game.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Targeted Matching:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> We don&#8217;t just find &#8220;anyone.&#8221; We find talent that consciously chooses your region and your specific facility size.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Bureaucracy Relief:<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> We structure every step efficiently, keeping the administrative burden on your shoulders to an absolute minimum.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28056 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_01.JPG.jpeg 1866w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28057 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-300x163.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-300x163.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-1024x558.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-768x418.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-1536x837.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-2048x1116.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/bridge-now.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Article-02_02.JPG-600x327.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Watch the full NDR feature here (Minute 02:15\u201308:15):<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndr.de\/fernsehen\/sendungen\/schleswig-holstein_1800\/Schleswig-Holstein-1800,shmag-7268.html\">Schleswig-Holstein 18:00 | 20.02.2026 | ndr.de<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p><p class=\"western\" lang=\"en-IN\"><span lang=\"en-GB\"><b>Ready to put your personnel planning on a solid foundation?<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"en-GB\"> Schedule Call here: <\/span><span style=\"color: #0563c1;\"><u><a href=\"mailto:contact@bridge-now.de\"><span lang=\"en-GB\">contact@bridge-now.de<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bridge Now in the Spotlight: Navigating the Fast-Track Visa Bottleneck in Schleswig-Holstein We are thrilled to share that Bridge Now and our founder Vineeta Desai were recently featured on NDR.de! 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