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FOREIGN WORKERS SUPPORT

Bespoke Training for
Philippine Care Workers —
Retention Rates Change.

A retention solution built for regional care facilities.
Stop counting heads. Start measuring who stays.

90%+
3-Year Retention Rate
315
Placements to Date
98%
Continued Employment Rate
⚠ What's Happening at Regional Facilities
4/5
Workers leave at visa transition
Real case, Fukui Prefecture
2.6%
Philippine workers choosing Japan
Taiwan & Korea compete on wages

The transition from Ikusei Shuro to Specified Skilled Worker status is the highest-risk "exit point" for worker retention.

Why Philippines

Why Do Philippine Workers Stay?

Understanding each nationality's motivations is the first step to building a successful retention strategy.

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Philippines
  • Arrive debt-free
  • Prioritize "family" and belonging
  • Strong English & hospitality skills
  • Adapt well to rural settings
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Vietnam
  • Arrive with significant debt
  • Prioritize higher pay to repay loans
  • Prone to relocating to urban areas
  • Higher risk of disappearance
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Myanmar
  • Pressure from political instability
  • Heavy remittance obligations
  • Tendency to job-hop for higher wages
  • High psychological burden
Philippine workers stay 2–3× longer than workers from other countries

With no debt repayment pressure, they don't need to chase higher salaries. Financial freedom creates peace of mind — and workers who feel at home stay longer and give better care.

Our Solution

Facility-Specific Bespoke Training

What sets CDL apart from standard recruitment agencies? We don't walk away after placement.

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① Philosophy Education

Workers learn your facility's care philosophy before arrival — the "why" behind what they'll do every day.

  • Facility-specific rules and culture pre-loaded
  • Communication style and patient interaction norms
  • Building genuine motivation: "I want to work here"
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② Regional Life Education

Local dialect, climate, and food culture — pre-arrival orientation accelerates community integration.

  • Cold-climate adaptation (3/3 workers retained 3+ years)
  • Local transportation and daily life information
  • Support connecting with local community
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③ AI & ICT Education

Care documentation software and generative AI tools — workers arrive as digital-ready practitioners.

  • Care record software operation training
  • AI translation tool utilization
  • Workflow efficiency techniques pre-loaded

Comparison Point Standard Agency CDL Approach
Training ContentGeneric Japanese language onlyFacility-custom + AI & ICT
Motivation"Any job in Japan will do""I want to work at THIS facility"
Immediate ReadinessTrain from scratch on-siteRecord entry skills pre-acquired
Post-Placement SupportFacility handles it alone3-year ongoing support included
Ongoing Support

Beyond the System — Three-Axis Retention Support

Placement is just the beginning. We support life, career, and mental wellbeing to build a place workers want to stay in for the long term.

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Daily Life Support
  • Housing & contract assistance
  • Shopping and errand accompaniment
  • Medical appointments & procedures
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Career Development
  • Care worker exam preparation
  • Visible promotion pathways
  • Continued Japanese language study
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Mental Wellbeing
  • 24-hour consultation hotline
  • Tagalog-language support available
  • Peer community support
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Urban Poaching Prevention

Regular check-ins surface "small dissatisfactions" before they escalate. We mediate between facility management and workers — because trust is the most powerful retention tool.

Process

From Engagement to Long-Term Retention

Timeline from contract to arrival: approx. 6–12 months (including training period)

1
Discovery & Design
We hear your challenges and build a custom curriculum
2
Matching & Interview
Candidates selected based on values alignment
3
Pre-Arrival Training & Visas
Bespoke training runs in parallel with visa paperwork
4
Arrival & Settlement
Airport pickup, life setup, day-one onboarding
5
Ongoing Follow-Up
Regular check-ins and study support for long-term tenure
Success Case

Special Nursing Home Facility A — Zero Cold-Weather Attrition

Challenge
Workers were leaving within 12 months — unable to tolerate the cold winters in a rural snowy region.
Solution
CDL delivered comprehensive pre-arrival cold-climate and snowy-region life education.
Result
All 3 workers have remained employed for 3+ years and counting.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

QWe can't match urban salary levels. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most workers prioritize "take-home value" (lower living costs) and a sense of security. Highlight your facility's rural advantages with strong support, and retention follows. Philippine workers who arrive debt-free tend to choose "comfort" over maximum salary.
QWhat exactly does the pre-arrival training cover?
Japanese language at JLPT N4–N3 level, care technique fundamentals, business etiquette, and your facility's specific rules and regional information. Basic AI and ICT tool operation is also included.
QWon't workers get poached by urban facilities?
We prevent this through ongoing support that resolves dissatisfaction early and builds genuine trust. Regular check-ins catch "small frustrations" before they grow, with CDL acting as a bridge between worker and management.
QIs this suitable for small facilities?
Absolutely. Smaller facilities often offer a family-like atmosphere that overseas workers find genuinely appealing — in fact, they tend to retain workers better. We support placements starting from one person. Facilities can also join a regional consortium for shared hiring.
QHow much does it cost?
Fees vary by number of workers and selected plan. Please contact us for a tailored quote. Considering the cost of repeated turnover, investing in long-term retention delivers exceptional value.
QCan they communicate in Japanese from day one?
Workers are trained to the level required for care-setting instructions, reports, and daily communication. We also teach AI translation tool use to support smooth, natural interaction on the job.

Let's Talk — Free Consultation

We are not a recruitment agency.
We are retention consultants for overseas care workers.

Online individual sessions available anytime. We will propose a plan tailored to your facility.