Workforce Training & Inclusion: Venezuela’s Rodríguez announced a construction-sector training and labor inclusion plan starting Aug. 24, routing workers like plumbers, electricians and carpenters into the Renace reconstruction effort via the Patria system and INCES. Job Fairs & Hiring Access: Hong Kong’s Labour Department will run a two-day Converging Opportunities job fair for the middle-aged and elderly (Aug. 20-21) with 2,800+ vacancies, mostly full-time, across property, catering, transport and more. Skills-to-Jobs Link: The ILO, PSDF and British Council pushed Pakistan to strengthen the bridge between skills training and labor market demand as youth unemployment sits at 12.8% and 28.4% of young people are outside work, education or training. AI & the Future of Work: Research highlights AI’s mixed impact—North West UK firms say AI is creating jobs but many lack internal AI skills, while China’s software workers face layoffs and shorter careers as AI coding tools automate parts of the work. Workplace Safety & Culture: SafeWork NSW cases warn hospitality clubs/hotels must manage WHS risk beyond employee safety, including patron-facing operations. Employee Development: A practical guide urges managers to run performance reviews with clear standards, specific feedback and ongoing check-ins. Local Leadership: Leawood, Kansas named Andrew Grove as fire chief after 28 years in Overland Park.