AI & Work Redesign: IBM’s Nisha Gopinath says the real test of AI adoption is whether leaders and teams redesign work—not just use tools—and only a minority of employees have the AI literacy enterprises need. HR Measurement & Engagement: A new Interact/Ragan study finds 62% of communicators link engagement to employee action, but only 8% connect internal comms data to what employees actually do, widening the “action-to-decision” gap. Workplace Wellbeing That’s Real: Commentary argues benefits often miss the mark when support isn’t tied to everyday work design, manager capability, and ongoing human check-ins. Higher Ed Hiring: A report highlights the rise of in-house executive search in universities to cut high retained-search fees and protect internal talent pipelines. Talent & Skills Systems: Singapore and South Korea exchange ideas on performance management, digital personnel systems, and AI in public administration. EV & Skills Partnerships: Anurag University and KETO Motors sign an MoU to build EV tech collaboration and skill development. People Leadership Moves: KFC Thailand appoints Michael Sirikul as Head of People & Culture; L’Oréal Indonesia names Fathimah Zahra Achmad as Chief Human Relations Officer. Labor Market Signals: Gartner notes modest job-market movement as employee confidence improves, with manager quality and work-life balance driving attrition.