AI and hiring slowdown: A new report says the U.S. is stuck in a “no-hire, no-fire” job market, with unemployment steady but job creation slower than the post-pandemic boom. Public-sector cuts ripple to communities: New Zealand’s public sector job cuts are raising fears that rural areas will lose access to services as roles consolidate. AI reshapes skills fast: BCG finds most employees are already using AI at work, boosting satisfaction for many while also increasing mental load. AI training jobs are writing jobs: Journalists are being hired to help train AI systems by judging clarity, accuracy, and tone—turning editorial skills into “future-proof” work. Pay and benefits pressure: Teradata is freezing salary hikes for 5,100 employees to fund AI investment, while Goldman says entry-level hiring may “contract a little.” Career pathways beyond degrees: Malaysia’s TVET Day spotlights skills training as a top career choice, and Ghana’s AgriConnect Compact targets $3.5B investment and 2.6M jobs through agriculture value chains. Youth employment gaps: Shropshire reports low, stable NEET rates, while Hong Kong’s NEET share remains elevated, tied to job competitiveness. Workplace rights: A guide warns workers about late or short-paid wages and what to do next. Job scams: Experts say “too good to be true” recruiter emails are increasingly common, especially when they don’t come from real company domains.