H-1B Policy Shake-Up: The Trump administration is proposing to scrap the 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers after job loss, meaning many could be treated as out of status the day after employment ends unless they have another lawful basis to stay. Workplace Compliance & Pay: In the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva urged immediate implementation of a Metro Manila minimum wage increase despite confusion from two successive wage orders and a court restraining order. HR in Public Sector: Jefferson County, Wisconsin, will hold public budget hearings for its 2027 budget, including a dedicated Human Resources session, with residents able to attend via Teams. Workforce Planning & Facilities: Pitt County, North Carolina, is moving toward a $34M construction plan for a new county administration building that will consolidate HR and other functions. Layoffs & Labor Relations: McClatchy laid off more than half of the Idaho Statesman newsroom, with union leaders saying staff received minimal notice ahead of HR meetings. Employee Experience & Leadership: Austin Alliance Group shared leadership lessons from Austin SHRM, emphasizing that leadership remains “profoundly human” even as AI changes federal workforce onboarding and skills. Security & HR Tech: A Microsoft 365 phishing campaign abused Direct Send to impersonate internal senders like HR and accounting, with activity tied to US Eastern business hours. Training & Skills: India’s education department requires staff to complete Mission Karmayogi courses to boost efficiency, pushing training down to school-level staff. Global People Strategy: Sodexo appointed Sasha Vijayananthan as SVP HR for APMEA, focusing on culture and people capabilities across the region.