Wage Pressure in the Philippines: A TRO has paused Metro Manila’s P85 daily minimum wage hike after a petition by two firms, sparking fresh alarm from workers already squeezed by the energy-driven cost of living. AI and Hiring Reality Check: New reporting highlights how AI is reshaping career paths, with junior coding roles shrinking even as demand grows for higher-level digital skills. Pay Transparency, With Limits: A workplace Q&A says sharing your own salary anonymously can be okay, but disclosing others’ pay or confidential compensation can create contract and workplace problems. Workforce Development Grants: Clarke University secured a $20,000 grant to connect faculty and local employers, using AI-focused training to strengthen career pathways. Public Sector Bargaining: Over 5,000 public servants in New Zealand’s MSD are holding stop-work meetings over pay offers that lag inflation. Youth Employment in Ghana: BYU MBA students and Pathway Worldwide launched a skills-and-networking push aimed at cutting youth unemployment. Directory for Solo Specialists: Workforce Directory rolled out a Solopreneur subscription for independent workplace HR and safety providers. Social Security Confusion: A U.S. explainer warns returning educators can misunderstand how non-covered wages affect Social Security benefits.