AI Hiring in Government: The federal government is set to use AI in interviews for some Tech Force roles, with CodeSignal used for screening and OPM urging human oversight for key decisions. Workplace Health Costs: Employers are bracing for steep 2027 benefit hikes—about 8.2% on average—while a new high-priced pancreatic cancer drug could add pressure on HR budgets. Labor Market Signal: August job gains beat expectations (162,000 added) and labor force participation rose, offering cautious optimism for hiring. Retention Analytics: A new HR guide argues predictive analytics can improve retention, but only if leaders explain data use, manage bias risk, and treat predictions as estimates. Union Pressure in Healthcare: Logan Health primary care providers voted no confidence in leadership after months of bargaining, citing transparency, scheduling decisions, and morale impacts. Public-Sector HR Fallout: Echo Glen juvenile detention laid off about 11% of staff amid high turnover and prior safety issues, spotlighting staffing models and retention risk. Compliance & AI Transparency: Anthropic says it added watermarks to Claude output to meet the EU AI Act deadline, a reminder for HR and marketing teams about new AI rules.