US Jobs Watch: Economists expect Friday’s July employment report to show modest hiring (around 80,000–83,000 jobs) with unemployment steady near 4.2%, but wages still lag inflation—so the market may be cooling without fully breaking. Hiring vs Layoffs: A Challenger, Gray & Christmas read says announced layoffs fell in July while hirings hit a multi-year high, with AI reshaping roles rather than wiping them out. AI & Entry-Level Pressure: Reports warn the “AI hiring crisis” is hitting entry-level first, even as hiring activity rises. Job-Seeker Rules: Finland’s new portal law will require jobseekers to publish an anonymous applicant profile within 15 working days—or officials will publish minimum info for them. Workforce Integrity: Malaysia charged four people over alleged false statements in PERKESO’s Daya Kerjaya 2.0 incentives applications, spotlighting fraud risk in employment programs. Skills-to-Jobs Pipeline: Samsung and Tshimologong expanded software development training with employment partners, aiming to close the experience gap that blocks many ICT graduates. Worker Protections: Australia’s PALM scheme faces renewed scrutiny after a poll found strong support for letting Pacific workers change jobs if underpaid. Career Mobility: A UK tribunal decision clarified termination-clause interpretation in employment contracts, a reminder for HR teams to tighten drafting.