AI in HR and hiring: Eightfold AI rolled out Candidate Agent to deliver a continuous, multilingual, 24/7 candidate conversation across channels, aiming to cut hiring cycles from 42 days to under a week; Talent operations shift: New research says top TA teams are moving from fulfillment to strategic talent engines, with AI governance and candidate experience becoming core recruiter responsibilities; Workforce planning & compliance: An EMS scheduling webinar argues manual shift planning drives overtime, compliance risk, and staffing gaps, pushing agencies toward smarter scheduling workflows; Public-sector jobs & pay: Canada opened dozens of federal roles with six-figure salaries and varied eligibility, while England’s care workers are set for annual NHS-style pay rises via a new negotiating body; Career pipelines: A new healthcare technology mentorship program links students to internships and graduate training across Africa; Identity verification: Socure launched Remote Verifier to help organizations verify 100% of identities using live agents for the small share that fail automated checks; Workplace culture: Home Hardware topped Forbes’ Canada Best Employers list for culture, highlighting leadership and development programs.