Workplace Mental Health Policy: Malaysia’s Health Ministry plans to finalize a workplace mental health policy draft by September or October after engagement with Human Resources, occupational safety, employers and unions, aiming for safer, more harmonious workplaces. Anti-Trafficking Enforcement: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development carried out 120,000 proactive inspections in Q1 2026, trained staff to spot trafficking indicators, and received 1,600 trafficking reports. Job-Scam Warning: IOM warns Fijians and Pacific Islanders are being lured by fake online overseas jobs into forced criminality scam networks, targeting tech-savvy workers in their 20s–30s. HR Trust Under Pressure from AI: Equifax reports AI-generated resumes with false info are eroding HR confidence, pushing employers toward stronger “trust but verify” hiring checks. AI Governance for HR: Anzenna launches AI DLP to stop sensitive data reaching sanctioned and shadow AI tools, including prompts and agent activity. Workforce Planning & Skills: A “skill debt” piece argues careers stall when skills lag job demands, urging people to track postings and upskill proactively. Public Sector HR Risk: Fullerton, California agrees to pay $40,000 to settle a CalPERS case tied to unlawful hiring of retired executives. Education & People Strategy: Westlake Corporation awards 15 employee-dependent scholarships, while Gera Developments appoints a Chief People Officer to drive culture and capability.