Workforce & Skills Policy: New Zealand’s SEEK NZ August report shows job ads up (0.6% m/m, 9.7% y/y) and AI references rising in ads, while applications per job also climbed—signaling a tighter, more competitive market. Inclusive Work & Fairness: Singapore HR institute leaders say the country isn’t ready for its Workplace Fairness Act by end-2027, with most people leaders reluctant to speak up on discrimination. Career Access for Older Workers: UK reporting highlights how people over 50 struggle to re-enter work, with one case describing hundreds of applications and repeated rejection. Job-Ready Education: Philippines DepEd says it’s partnering with 170+ institutions to place SHS students in work immersion slots and shift SHS toward a TechPro track with industry mentoring and assessments. Training & Onboarding: CommLab India was ranked #2 for employee onboarding content providers, underscoring the push for scalable, role-based learning. Digital Skills Investment: Nigeria’s First Lady commissioned expanded TETFund/RHI ICT Experience Centres, adding more tertiary institutions to boost youth tech readiness. Employer Practices & AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 panel tackles “hiring when AI is a co-founder,” focusing on what humans should own vs. delegate to AI agents. Workplace Experience Design: Gensler and DBS Bank say employee experience and sustainability can be built together, with JoySpaces earning an award for innovative sustainable office design.