Prison Healthcare Accountability: A Florida prison gynecologist employed by Centurion agreed to pay five incarcerated women $100,000 after allegations of sexual assault during appointments at Lowell Correctional Institution, underscoring the HR and vendor-risk stakes in contracted medical care. University Reform & Faculty HR: Nepal’s higher-education workshop urged transparency, inclusivity, and evidence-based systems for faculty recruitment, development, and promotion, with skilled HR flagged as a foundation for reform. Workforce Restructuring Support: Malaysia’s Selangor plans meetings with Panasonic AVC Networks workers after planned closures affecting about 400 jobs, with PERKESO support and alternative employment efforts. Pay Equity & Compensation Strategy: Payscale data suggests “peanut butter” raises are losing favor, with more employers shifting toward merit-based increases as perceived pay unfairness drives retention risk. Immigration Rules Impacting Hiring: The U.S. is moving away from “Duration of Status” for international students, raising uncertainty for universities and employers relying on international talent. Local Governance & Workplace Conduct: Keizer, Oregon’s council found Mayor Cathy Clark broke rules on how councilors treat staff and each other, directing a memo of concern—another reminder that leadership behavior is an HR issue. HR Policy & Public Trust: RDOS directors discussed changing communications policy for public-facing personnel moves like fire chiefs, reflecting pressure for clearer timelines when jobs change. Cybersecurity & HR Systems: Reporting highlights agentic AI risks in enterprise environments, a warning for HR tech and identity systems that store sensitive employee data.