Workforce & Pay Trends: ADP reports job switchers saw private-sector base pay rise 4.7% in August (vs 3% for stayers), and gross pay jumped 7.3% for movers—plus Atlanta Fed data shows median pay gains of 5% for switchers. HR Leadership & Readiness: A Hackett Group look at the AI era says many HR teams recognize AI value but lack a clear adoption road map, pushing leaders toward redesigning end-to-end people processes. Public Sector HR: A civil service authority in Jordan denies any planned changes to public employee bonuses and incentives. Training & Talent Pipelines: Nigeria’s Immigration Service graduated 1,626 officers and urged ongoing professional training; NRBC Bank launched a 40-day management trainee program; South Korea’s Koica backs Bangladesh ship-recycling skills training (2027–2031). Employment & Skills Policy: Bangladesh’s PM adviser says 100% local employment in RMG is possible with the right education and work environment. Business Governance: Meta’s Project OT reportedly tested shrinking teams by up to 60% before a layoff wave was paused, raising new questions about AI-driven org design. Workplace Privacy: A story highlights the “privacy cost” of applying for jobs.