Wages & Cost of Living: South Africa’s average net salary fell in April, with real pay at a two-year low as inflation and uncertainty bite. Pay Pressure: In India, only 29% of employees say they’re happy with salaries, and 81% plan to ask for raises in the next year. Real Wage Trends: South Korea’s real wage growth slowed in March as inflation picked up. Workplace Fairness: South Africa’s Labour Appeal Court found gender discrimination in CEO recruitment at the Moses Kotane Institute, calling the process biased. Employment Services Reform: Australia’s employment services overhaul is moving forward, aiming to make the system fairer after complaints. Training & Pathways: New Zealand is expanding Trades Academies to double places, while South Africa’s Shoprite bursary program is nearing its May 31 deadline with a work-back route into jobs. Skills-to-Work Momentum: SkillsUSA signing day highlights trade and technical career commitments for high school seniors. Career Impact of Health: A study links childhood-onset eczema to lasting limits on education and career choices. Hiring & Compliance: Singapore charged an employment agency and two individuals over false work-pass declarations and alleged kickbacks. Leadership Moves: Esomar named Patrick de Regt CEO, and DataVisor appointed Patrick Harr CEO to scale AI-native fraud prevention. Local Business Jobs: Malaysia’s kopitiams are modernizing to stay relevant, blending heritage food with inclusive, updated customer experiences.