Demographics vs AI: Indeed’s chief economist warns the real US labor squeeze is a shrinking workforce as Baby Boomers retire faster than younger workers replace them, with shortages hitting healthcare, construction, and skilled trades hardest. Hiring Access: Gujarat’s GPSC launched “Avsar” to route candidates who fail interview stages for Class I/II jobs into alternative recruitment opportunities across government and private sectors. Care-to-Career Pathways: California signed AB 2324 to fold youth caregiving experience into Career Technical Education, aiming to open doors to healthcare and social services careers starting Jan. 1, 2027. Workplace Reality Check: A Singapore employee describes “quiet-firing” via sidelining into a do-nothing role, then being replaced externally after a leadership change. Wage & Retirement Tradeoffs: India’s EPF flexibility (lower contribution options) is drawing debate as experts urge workers to weigh take-home gains against long-term retirement impact. Labor Policy: The NEA raised dues and approved new resolutions tied to immigration enforcement and gender-ideology debates, spotlighting how unions shape careers beyond the classroom. Youth Employment Programs: Kentucky’s Marshall County schools won $1.35M for after-school and summer learning with career exploration components. Minimum Wage Signals: Vietnam agreed to a 7.8% regional minimum wage hike, adding pressure and planning considerations for employers.