Overtime Watch: Dayton-area payroll data shows a surge in 2025 overtime, with multiple local agencies paying employees over $100,000—raising alarms about staffing, scheduling, and cost control. Public Sector Talent Strategy: Malaysia’s public service leadership says workforce planning can’t just chase headcount; it should shift to capability-based talent management and prepare for new roles. Workforce Training Grants: Pakistan and Japan signed a $2.2M grant to expand Japan-based scholarships for Pakistani civil servants, aiming to strengthen long-term government skills. Retrenchment Support: Malaysia’s HR ministry will back 541 Panasonic workers facing layoffs with income protection, job matching, and reskilling through Perkeso and labor agencies. AI Hiring Reality Check: Google’s AI screening concerns surfaced as DeepMind encouraged applicants to use a special form to avoid incorrect automated screening. AI at Work Stress: A Workday study finds ASEAN employees lose hours each week moving data between disconnected AI tools and systems, creating stress despite AI’s promise. Employee Experience Playbook: AOT Ground Aviation Services credits transparent, two-way communication and advocacy for stronger trust and engagement. Work-Life Boundary Tip: An organizational psychologist highlights a “shutdown ritual” to help employees mentally detach after work. HR Leadership Move: NEC launched an AI-only “Corporate AI & Workforce Division,” staffed by AI agents to generate and manage automation tasks.