UAE Workforce Support: MoHRE says 60,000+ Emiratis (job seekers and private-sector employees) and 3,000+ companies have used its career counselling programme, pairing planning, skills support and interview coaching to boost private-sector job stability and Emiratisation. AI Hiring Scrutiny: A landmark class-action targets Workday’s AI recruitment tools, with claims that older, Black and disabled applicants were screened out; a judge let key discrimination claims proceed, raising stakes for HR tech liability. AI Adoption at Work: An INTOO/Harris Poll finds 72% of employees say AI is already used at work, but 22% report they’re using it on their own without approved tools—suggesting HR governance is playing catch-up. HR Leadership Moves: F5 appoints Cathy Peterman as chief people officer to lead global talent, culture and leadership capability as AI and cybersecurity accelerate. EAP Use Gap: An HR feature highlights why Employee Assistance Programmes often see only 20–30% uptake, pointing to confidentiality fears and weak ongoing communication. Career Platforms: CareerHub launches free one-year MyCareer Premium access, pitching resume-based matching and AI job search to modernize recruitment. Workforce Pay & Retention: Malaysia’s HR leaders stress Total Rewards beyond pay—recognition, wellbeing and growth—to retain high performers. Rural Jobs Push: Malaysia’s KESUMA plans more well-paid rural opportunities to slow youth migration to cities.