Work-from-home law (Australia): Victoria passed pro-business amendments that still guarantee eligible employees a right to work from home two days a week, with limits on “home,” equipment costs, and notice timing—plus a pause/revoke option if WFH is unreasonable. AI and jobs: Anthropic’s economic outlook says AI could boost GDP by 2030, but faster adoption may pressure knowledge-worker employment and wages. Adult upskilling (UK): East Riding and Somerset councils rolled out September adult learning and community courses focused on confidence, employability, and practical skills. Foreign worker pathways (Japan): Japan hasn’t decided when to restart foreign workers in food service, while it considers adding aviation to the skills-based program starting April 2027. Training-to-work results (Malaysia): Perak’s PASAK TVET push reports 90.09% employment outcomes for participants from 2022 to June 2026. Workplace protections (NZ): Research on domestic violence leave shows employer responses improved since 2018, but calls for more training for first responders. Career confidence for disabled youth (UK): A Sense study finds low expectations and weak support are blocking young disabled people’s work ambitions. Hiring risk (UAE): Experts warn “shadow AI” (employees using personal AI tools) can create data-leak and liability exposure. Apprenticeships (UK): Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards named 30+ finalists ahead of a Nov. 26 ceremony. Local workforce wins (US): Two Tucson businesses link sewing training graduates to manufacturing demand, turning skills programs into real production jobs.