AI & Jobs Policy: Bill Gates warns AI could permanently erase jobs and urges governments to prepare for major labor disruption. Workplace Tech Regulation: California’s SB 947 would require human review and limit sole reliance on automated systems for discipline and termination decisions. HR Leadership Shift: Global CHROs say the people function has changed forever, with HR expected to connect people, process, and technology. Severance Compliance: New York lawmakers advance the No Severance Ultimatums Act, adding OWBPA-like protections for severance claim waivers. Pay & Bargaining: A four-year wage settlement boosts NCPA employees’ pay and bonuses after a BJP-backed union secured certified status. Labor Rights & Risk: Historic England faces an employment tribunal ruling tied to training/support and a breakdown in team working relationships. Workforce Wellbeing: Spain’s Ceuta response includes psychological support and added staffing for healthcare professionals after the migration crisis. Skills & Productivity: Cambodia’s Skills Development Fund links SEZ employers with training partners to build job-ready skills. Education & Staffing: Vietnam’s new school year pushes management and teaching reforms, including multi-level boarding schools.