AI Talent Wars: Cursor says recruiting elite AI engineers takes more than pay—teams run “closing” standups and even tailor gifts to make candidates feel wanted. Workforce & Benefits Confusion: A retired teacher story highlights how some jobs don’t add Social Security credits, even when wages are paid—HR teams may need clearer guidance for returning staff. Leadership in the AI Era: A new leadership piece argues visibility is shifting from constant presence to “contextual” guidance that gives teams clarity when it matters. HR Appointments: JPMorganChase names Aditi Mahadevan Nair as Head of Human Resources in Singapore, leading talent strategy and workforce transformation. Skills Pipeline: Bangladesh’s NSDA maps “Chinese Language” as an occupation to shape training, standards, and job-ready curricula. Labor Market Integrity: UAE’s MOHRE warns job seekers about fake offers and urges verification. Human Capital Policy: Oman and other governments push seasonal work platforms to improve job matching and labor flexibility. Workplace Culture: A GCC HR productivity conference spotlights “quality of working life” as a driver of innovation and lower turnover.