Skills & Employability: AM/NS India and SVNIT launched a one-year Employability Enhancement Program in Surat for 80 engineering graduates and diploma holders, pairing practical industry training with safety and quality skills. Apprenticeships: UK councils and employers are being recognized for apprenticeship pipelines, including Sandwell Council’s top-50 ranking and Great Western Railway’s “top 100” and Platinum accreditation for apprentices. Workplace Mental Health: Western Railway rolled out “Manaswin,” a free stress-management and wellbeing workshop series for frontline staff in Mumbai, running through late July. HR Tech & AI ROI: A Cape Town developer argues most firms can’t measure AI returns and promotes “In-Seat AI,” aiming to install AI into roles while keeping humans in control and ownership of the workflow. Immigration & Hiring Impact: The US finalized a shift from “duration of status” to fixed visa periods for F-1 and J-1 students, tightening timelines and extension processes that affect universities and employers. Pension Policy: Andhra Pradesh reopened limited Old Pension Scheme options for eligible CPS employees, reigniting debate over retirement security. Workplace Inclusion: Waltham Forest Council approved mandatory equality training for staff and councillors, reflecting its stance on trans inclusion. Remote Work & Leadership: New research links narcissistic leadership traits to stronger resistance to remote work, framing it as power and status-driven. Workplace Conduct: Zomato faces a harassment-related HR case after a former employee alleges termination without process and rapid access revocation.